Zoe Kravitz

Published: July 23, 2020, 4:15 p.m.

Zo\xeb Kravitz has developed a philosophy toward auditions that any actor facing the prospect of rejection can adopt for themselves. \u201cThe truth is, you were always right or you were never right,\u201d says the actor-model-musician, reflecting on her recent experience on the other side of the audition room table. The daughter of Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, Zo\xeb grew up surrounded by artists, and has plenty of advice, from navigating the artistic life in general to her specific creative process, to pass along.\n\nSince her film debut at age 17 in \u201cNo Reservations,\u201d Zo\xeb has appeared in indies \u201cBeware the Gonzo\u201d and \u201cYelling to the Sky,\u201d blockbusters \u201cDivergent,\u201d \u201cMad Max: Fury Road,\u201d and \u201cFantastic Beasts,\u201d and on \u201cCalifornication.\u201d This season she returned to star on HBO\u2019s Emmy Award-winning \u201cBig Little Lies,\u201d and executive produced Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka\u2019s Hulu adaptation of the classic rom-com \u201cHigh Fidelity,\u201d playing the gender-flipped leading role of Rob. She will next star as Catwoman in \u201cThe Batman.\u201d\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nSubscribe and listen to In the Envelope:\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Browse Backstage casting listings: https://www.backstage.com/casting\nCheck out Backstage\u2019s community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Visit our list of resources: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis