How old are Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons’ daughters? Former model responds to her ex-husband’s co-parenting allegations

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Kimora Lee Simmons shares two daughters, Ming Lee Simmons, 25, and Aoki Lee Simmons, 23, with ex-husband Russell Simmons. Kimora and Russell Simmons' back and forth began when Kimora, in an article published by People Magazine on December 11, claimed that she does not have "have a relationship really" with any of her children's fathers.

Kimora opened up about co-parenting and said,

"Usually I would say that I co-parent okay. But the kids are with me full-time. I'm pretty much the primary parent. It's difficult, but I don't know sometimes what other people are thinking. Guys are weird."

When Russell got to know about the comments, he took to X and claimed that he had been paying Kimora money for child support,

"I gave you 50,000 a month for 20 years. I was your best/only friend. I'm the godfather to your other 3 kids, until one day you stole my stock. I have been fighting for my kids love and my bread ever since. You threatened that if I sued you, I would never speak to my kids again. There are two sides to every story."

After hearing Russell's comments, Kimora took to her Instagram and said,

"My 'girls' are GROWN WOMEN. You know these are lies. Why are you typing from thousands of miles away in a non extradition country. Go negotiate and answer your accusers."

Kimora was referring to rape and sexual misconduct allegations against Russell, which were filed in 2017.


More about Kimora Lee Simmons' daughters

Kimora Lee Simmons shares two daughters with Russell Simmons. Ming Lee Simmons, 25, made her runway debut in 2019 with her family. While speaking to W Magazine in October 2017, Ming mentioned that she "grew up on the runway."

Ming is also a social media influencer and has over 1 million followers on Instagram. In 2025 fall, she launched her bodycare brand, Boulangerie Beauty.

Aoki Lee Simmons, 23, is also pursuing a career in modelling. She made her runway debut in July 2021 by walking for Pyer Moss Paris Couture. Aoki studied at Harvard University.

Kimora Lee Simmons is also a mother to three sons, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, 16, whom she shares with Dijmon Hounsou, Gary Lee, whom she welcomed by adoption, and Wolfe Lee Leissner, whom she shares with Tim Leissner. Kimora adopted Gary Lee when he was 10 years old. Earlier, Kimora had mentioned that the adoption opportunity came up through family, and Gary was introduced to her.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma