Kimora Lee Simmons
Also known as Kimora Lee Perkins
Biography
About Kimora Lee Simmons
She stands at 6'0" with a slim build and black hair, carrying herself with the poise of someone who has walked runways for Fendi and Valentino. The American businesswoman, fashion designer, and former supermodel was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1975. Her mixed-race background, primarily Asian, includes African, Japanese, and Korean descent. Straight and with brown eyes, she has a 37–26–37 figure and a 36C bra cup. As a teenager, she was signed with Chanel, launching a modeling career that led to covers of Vogue and Elle. In 1999, she founded the global lifestyle brand Baby Phat, a venture that made her a household name. She later starred in the reality TV series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, which aired in 2007 with her family. Her personal life has been closely followed by the media. She married Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Records, in December 1998; the couple divorced in 2009. Together they had two daughters, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. In May 2009, she gave birth to her first son, whose father is actor and model Djimon Hounsou. She married investment banker Tim Leissner in February 2014, and in April 2015 they welcomed a son. In 2020, she adopted another son, making her a mother of five children total. In February 2022, it was revealed that she and Leissner were estranged, though the exact status of their relationship remained unclear. With a career spanning fashion, business, and entertainment, Kimora Lee Simmons has left a lasting mark on each industry she has touched. She continues to be recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit and her influence as a model and designer. Her height and presence set her apart in both the fashion world and the public eye. She has built a legacy that extends beyond her personal achievements, shaping trends and inspiring many through her work. While she has stepped back from the runway, her impact remains significant. Her story is one of reinvention and determination, from a young model in St. Louis to a global brand creator. She has shown resilience in both her professional and personal life, always moving forward with grace and ambition.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 148 lbs (or 67 kg)
- Measurements
- 37–26–37 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36C show conversions - UK: 36C, EU: 80C, AU: 14C, JP: 80C
Frequently asked
How did Kimora Lee Simmons start her modeling career?
As a teenager, she was signed with Chanel, which launched her modeling career. She later walked for Fendi and Valentino and appeared on the covers of Vogue and Elle.
What is Baby Phat and when was it founded?
Baby Phat is a global lifestyle brand created by Kimora Lee Simmons in 1999, which became a major fashion label.
How many children does Kimora Lee Simmons have and from which relationships?
She has five children: two daughters with Russell Simmons, a son with Djimon Hounsou, a son with Tim Leissner, and an adopted son.
Did you know
- She is 6'0" tall, making her unusually tall for a female model.
- Her measurements are 37–26–37, with a bra cup size of 36C.
- She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1975.
- She gained fame in the late 1990s through her marriage to Russell Simmons and her work on Baby Phat.
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