KIMORA Lee Simmons has slammed her ex-husband Russell’s alleged threats towards their daughters Aoki and Ming.
Here’s everything you need to know about Russell Simmons‘ ex-wife Kimora Lee.
Who is Kimora Lee Simmons?
Kimora Lee Simmons, 48, is a model, fashion designer and TV personality.
Born in Missouri in 1975, she was signed by Chanel when she was still a teenager.
She has walked the runway for brands such as Fendi, Yves St Laurent and Valentino, and has also appeared on the covers of Vogue and Elle.
In 1999, Kimora launched the hugely successful TV with E! Network’s series Kimora: Life In The Fab Lane.
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When did Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons divorce?
Kimora and Russell finalized their divorce in January 2009, after they separated in 2006 and Kimora filed for divorce in March 2008.
According to court documents, music executive Russell was ordered to pay Kimora $40,000 a month in child support until both of their daughters reached 19 and a half years of age.
At the time, the Def Jam co-founder was also granted visitation rights.
The pair first crossed paths at New York Fashion Week in 1992, with former America’s Next Top Model judge Kimora recalling how her co-workers warned her about dating Russell.
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On December 20, 1998, Kimora and Russell tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Manhattan.
Later in the month, the two held another wedding ceremony on the Caribbean island of St Barts.
The wedding was officiated by Russell’s younger brother Rev Run.
Who are Kimora Lee Simmons’ children?
Kimora Lee Simmons shares two daughters with ex Russell Simmons.
On June 19 2023, Kimora, Aoki, and Ming lashed out at Russell, accusing him of verbal abuse and sharing a video of him ranting online.
Kimora also accused the Def Jam Records co-founder of threatening to “ruin” their daughters’ modelling careers.
Ming Simmons
On January 21, 2000, Kimora and Russell welcomed their first child together – a daughter named Ming Lee.
Kimora’s longtime friend Tyra Banks was named Ming Lee’s goddaughter.
Ming has 1.2 million followers on her Instagram page and has walked the runway with mom Kimora.
She graduated from University in May 2023.
Aoki Simmons
On August 16, 2002, Kimora gave birth to her and Russell’s second daughter Aoki Lee.
Aoki has 763,000 followers on her Instagram account – and has also modelled alongside mom Kimora.
Aoki was accepted into Harvard University at just 16 years old, before graduating from the Ivy League school in May 2023.
In June 2023, Aoki slammed Russell in a series of posts on her Instagram stories, which Kimora reposted.
“I’ve had enough,” Aoki, 20, stated in the first post. “I know I may lose jobs or whatever I don’t even know.
“I was always a daddy’s girl. You can see that in any picture. But he’s been awful to me for years, and that’s just the truth.”
Aoki shared a lengthy text exchange between her and her dad, crying out to him that he has caused her too much anxiety in his war with Kimora.
She added: “Dad, I stopped talking to you because you were giving me panic attacks to the point I was placed on emergency medication every time we spoke.
“I cannot have a relationship with you until that stops.
“No one stops me from talking to you, my health does. I have to put that first.”
Aoki accused Russell of constantly yelling and screaming at her over an unspecified legal situation that she insisted she had nothing to do with.
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She said: “You were putting so much anger and rage on me every phone call. Cursing and screaming and God knows what else. I’m sorry but I cannot be the target of that it’s not fair.”
On June 20, 2023, Russell apologized online posting: “DEEPLY sorry for being frustrated and yelling . . . but know this . . . there are no conditions . . . for sure i love you guys more than i love myself.”