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Jason Momoa, the beloved DCEU star known for his roles in Aquaman and Game of Thrones, is embracing the quirky side of parenting as he reveals his bedtime routine with his teenage kids, Lola Iolani and Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo. In a recent interview with People, the actor shared how his once-cute, story-filled nights have now evolved into hilarious binge-watching sessions of classic 90s sitcoms.
Gone are the days of sweet bedtime stories and playful wrestling matches. Now, as Lola, 15, and Nakoa-Wolf, 13, are entering their teenage years, their bedtime routine is all about winding down with some iconic TV. “When they were young, it was beautiful because we’d tell stories and have wrestling matches and do all kinds of fun, cute things,” Momoa said. “But now my children are 15 and 13½, so they generally watch something.”
But what exactly are they watching? Prepare for a wave of nostalgia. Momoa revealed that his daughter, Lola, is a huge fan of Friends. “It’s a trip to watch what I probably watched when I was a kid, now that my daughter loves this show. So, I’m totally submerged back into Friends,” he shares. For Momoa, seeing his daughter so absorbed in a show that shaped his own childhood is both a funny and heartwarming experience.
And it doesn’t stop there. The family has since moved on to another sitcom classic: Seinfeld. “And then we moved on to the next one, and so it’s Seinfeld,” Momoa adds. For fans of 90s pop culture, it’s fun to see how timeless these shows are, as they continue to captivate new generations.
Momoa’s love for 90s pop culture and family bonding is clear. Despite the inevitable shift in their bedtime rituals as his kids grow older, there’s a sense of joy and togetherness as they indulge in the sitcoms that have left a lasting cultural legacy.
The actor, who shares Lola and Nakoa-Wolf with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, also reflects on the unique nature of parenting teens. “It’s kind of fun that they actually like 90s pop culture [and] sitcoms,” he says. “It’s a trip.”
While his kids may be growing up, these shared moments of laughter and nostalgia continue to keep them connected. For Jason Momoa, these bedtime rituals might not be what they once were, but they still bring plenty of joy—and a fair amount of laughs—every night.