Jason Momoa Covers Men's Health, Talks Marriage, Kids And Career
Jason Momoa Says He Was A Nervous Wreck When He First Approached Lisa Bonet And Is Still Terrified Of His Wife
Who do you think is more blessed — Jason Momoa or Lisa Bonet? That’s definitely our number one question after reading Momoa’s new Men’s Health Magazine cover story.
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Momoa covers the December issue of Men’s Health, on stands November 24. Inside, the 41-year-old star of Aquaman reveals his next dream role, how he doesn’t need to hit the gym for his incredible body and being nervous to date his wife Lisa Bonet. Check out more photos and excerpts from the interview below… Of course our favorite quotes are all about Lisa Bonet.
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On working up the nerve to ask out Lisa Bonet when she was 38 and he was 26:
“A mess. Especially when you meet someone you’re completely infatuated with and then find out she’s amazing, intelligent, and funny and she’s a goddess and you’re a degenerate.”
On his advice for trying to date someone out of your league:
“Give up! Don’t do it! I was a nervous wreck. I really don’t have any tips. Be you. Try to be funny and make her laugh.”
On how he differs from his characters on Game of Thrones or Aquaman:
“I may look big and tough, but I’m not. I’m nothing like Khal Drogo. I’m not even the king of my own house! I’m absolutely terrified of my wife.”
We could see how dating Lisa Bonet could be intimidating and being married to her might be even more so.
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On his physique:
“It’s just genetics. Hawaiians are big people. I rock climb a lot. Maybe I’m an ape. I love the way it feels. I like being upside down. I always loved climbing trees as a kid and swinging in the breeze. But lifting weights is challenging.”
We’re confused. Is he saying he doesn’t “work out” at all? Like no weight lifting for him?
On trying yoga with wife Lisa Bonet:
“So I tried yoga the other day, and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’d rather squat a car. Climbing El Capitan would be easier than doing two hours of yoga. I can’t bend over anymore! My hamstrings are so tight. It’s pathetic. I remember one time I was all yoked out for Conan the Barbarian, and I was in a yoga class with all these older ladies in Topanga and everyone was just holding their arms up and I was like, ‘This is so hard!’”
LOL @ the visual we got of him bulked up for the Conan role doing yoga with a bunch of older ladies.
On the importance of family in 2020:
“We’ve all gotten so much closer. My wife is very sophisticated and smart and our kids and I are kind of like animals that need to be trained a little better. I’m constantly a work in progress, and I’ve just been trying to get better as a father and a husband.”
We love how he is always constantly uplifting his wife
On his kids, Lola – 13, and Nakoa-Wolf, 11:
“I can’t believe it – they love reading. I’m like, ‘Stop reading! Get outside.’ It’s insane.
On being with his kids through remote learning:
“They can do school on the road and come be with Papa. Woo-hoo! And I can take them everywhere, forever.”
We love that he’s such a dedicated dad.
On step-daughter Zoe Kravitz:
“I love her husband. I love her dad. I hope and pray my daughter is that talented and loving and open and close to her family.”
On crying when daughter Lola turned 13 and his fear of her dating:
“I’m not going to do well with it. I’ll just hate it if she brings home some dipshit bad boy. I’m like, ‘If you find a man who treats you better than I [treat Bonet], good luck!’”
Maaaaaan — Lola ain’t the only one. Who else wishes they could find a man who treats them better than he treats Lisa Bonet?!
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On being cast in the upcoming film Dune, and looking up to his co-star Javier Bardem:
“We were sitting at this table, and the scene is all about Javier walking into the room. I’ve never seen someone strut into a room like such a boss. He just comes right up to this table and stares everybody down. He’s glaring at everyone else but giving me a little bit of a twinkle, and I’m just giggling inside because I can’t believe I’m at this table right now. So then he delivers his lines and just kills it. And right after that, Denis goes up to him and starts giving him notes. I’m shocked, like, What the hell could you possible be giving him notes on? So I’m standing there absolutely terrified because I had to deliver all this sci-fi exposition, which is not my bag at all. And then I did it and I did not get any notes at all. I was so unbelievably happy I could have cried.”
On Dune co-star Timothee Chalamet:
“As beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside.”
On his son getting upset watching Momoa’s action roles:
“My son just loses it. ‘Papa, are you okay?’ And I’m like, ‘Son, I’m sitting right next to you. We’re good, This was two years ago. Just watch the movie.’”
Hilarious!
On his dream role:
“Romantic-comedy lead, the nerdy best friend, anything. I would love to do it, but so far nobody will hire me for it.”
Don’t know about y’all, but we would actually love to see Jason Momoa in a rom-com — especially as a nerd! Somebody take him up on this ASAP!
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On getting caught in the major protests that hit American cities this summer:
“It felt like the whole country was falling apart. At the same time, I think things needed to change. There are so many massive issues happening that can’t be tolerated anymore, and I’m absolutely behind them. I’m looking forward to not going back to normal. I do believe we’ve hit a tipping point. We just need to keep fighting for it. For me, I’ve been on the forefront of trying to do a lot of things with climate change and environmental issues, and that’s all part of this, too. That’s kind of gone by the wayside for some people, but it hasn’t for me.”
It’s good to hear Momoa speaking up about the important issues. We love that he said he’s looking forward to going back to normal.
On his love of old things:
“My wife makes fun of me all the time because everything I have breaks down. I like old, beautiful things. It feels like you’re in a time capsule when you’re riding an old bike.”
On how he gravitates towards quirky collections of objects:
“I don’t do incognito. Here’s this flamboyant Cadillac I’ve had since I was 22, because I love Elvis. Here’s my top-hat collection, because I love top hats. Here’s my ridiculous pink fur coat, I have a lot of weird things. I can look at a rusty spoon and it defines who I am.”
On his Midwestern roots:
“Even though I work in Hollywood, I’m 100 percent roots Midwest. I work hard and don’t take anything for granted. I’m a big family guy.”
