Lenny Kravitzhas a lot of love for his future son-in-law.During an episode ofSherriairing Thursday, the “Fly Away” rocker, 59,opened upabout his relationship with his daughterZoë Kravitz’s husband-to-beChanning Tatum.“He’s a great guy. We got on really well. We have our own relationship, as well,” Lenny said in a clip premiering exclusively on PEOPLE.He continued: “We hang out, and we talk. He’s a very soulful human being. He was raised well. He has manners and class.“Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz.Andrew WernerLenny also revealed that Zoë, 35, had him meet theMagic Mikestar, 43, when they first started dating and their rapport was “very natural.““Like I said, he’s very sweet, and it works,” he told the talk show host, 56, who just won an NAACP Image award for for outstanding host in a talk or news/information (series or special - individual or ensemble. “Life is about timing and what you’ve gone through, what you’ve learned, and they’re in the right place.“WhenSherri Shepherdasked Lenny if he’d be doing “the whole father-of-the-bride speech,” he replied without hesitation: “Of course, that’s my daughter.“Last week, Tatum attended Lenny’sHollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where his daughter gave her own passionatespeechin honor of her dad, reflecting on the many joyous moments they’ve shared together.“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing you for a long time, and I must say, being your daughter has been one of the great adventures of my life,” she said thoughtfully.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd.Andrew WernerHowever, the highlight of the speech was her on-the-nose sarcastic quip about Lenny’saffliction for shirtless looks— or shirts that are about as close to shirtless as you can get.“Since you were so young when I was born, in many ways, we’ve grown up together. We’ve been through a lot. We’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen you change in the most beautiful ways, I’ve seen the ways you’ve stayed the same in the most important ways. I’ve seen the way you show up and take care of the people you love. I’ve seen your incredible dedication to your art,” she said, before teasing her dad: “But mostly, I’ve seen through your shirts.”TheHigh Fidelitystar continued: “According to my dad, if it doesn’t expose your nipples, it’s not a shirt. And, sure, it used to embarrass me when you’d pick me up from school as a kid. But I’ve gotta say, at this point, I respect it. You really do pull it off,” she continued, before delivering the speech’s sharpest retort: “Your relationship with the netted shirt is probably your longest one.“To watch the full interview with Lenny Kravitz onSHERRI,tune in on Thursday, March 21. Check your local listingsHERE.
Lenny Kravitzhas a lot of love for his future son-in-law.
During an episode ofSherriairing Thursday, the “Fly Away” rocker, 59,opened upabout his relationship with his daughterZoë Kravitz’s husband-to-beChanning Tatum.
“He’s a great guy. We got on really well. We have our own relationship, as well,” Lenny said in a clip premiering exclusively on PEOPLE.
He continued: “We hang out, and we talk. He’s a very soulful human being. He was raised well. He has manners and class.”
Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz.Andrew Werner
Andrew Werner
Lenny also revealed that Zoë, 35, had him meet theMagic Mikestar, 43, when they first started dating and their rapport was “very natural.”
“Like I said, he’s very sweet, and it works,” he told the talk show host, 56, who just won an NAACP Image award for for outstanding host in a talk or news/information (series or special - individual or ensemble. “Life is about timing and what you’ve gone through, what you’ve learned, and they’re in the right place.”
WhenSherri Shepherdasked Lenny if he’d be doing “the whole father-of-the-bride speech,” he replied without hesitation: “Of course, that’s my daughter.”
Last week, Tatum attended Lenny’sHollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where his daughter gave her own passionatespeechin honor of her dad, reflecting on the many joyous moments they’ve shared together.
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing you for a long time, and I must say, being your daughter has been one of the great adventures of my life,” she said thoughtfully.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd.Andrew Werner
However, the highlight of the speech was her on-the-nose sarcastic quip about Lenny’saffliction for shirtless looks— or shirts that are about as close to shirtless as you can get.
“Since you were so young when I was born, in many ways, we’ve grown up together. We’ve been through a lot. We’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen you change in the most beautiful ways, I’ve seen the ways you’ve stayed the same in the most important ways. I’ve seen the way you show up and take care of the people you love. I’ve seen your incredible dedication to your art,” she said, before teasing her dad: “But mostly, I’ve seen through your shirts.”
TheHigh Fidelitystar continued: “According to my dad, if it doesn’t expose your nipples, it’s not a shirt. And, sure, it used to embarrass me when you’d pick me up from school as a kid. But I’ve gotta say, at this point, I respect it. You really do pull it off,” she continued, before delivering the speech’s sharpest retort: “Your relationship with the netted shirt is probably your longest one.”
To watch the full interview with Lenny Kravitz onSHERRI,tune in on Thursday, March 21. Check your local listingsHERE.
source: people.com
