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RUSSELL Simmons shares two daughters with ex Kimora Lee Simmons.
Ming and Aoki Lee Simmons have already accomplished a great deal in their young careers.
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Who are Ming and Aoki Lee Simmons?
Ming was born on January 21, 2000, while Aoki was born on August 16, 2002.
The sisters are Internet personalities who have amassed large social media followings.
23-year-old Ming has 1.2million followers on her Instagram page, @mingleesimmons, and 20-year-old Aoki has 763K followers on her account, @aokileesimmons.
As per People, both are models who have walked the runway with their fashion designer and model mom, 48-year-old Kimora.
In October 2017, Ming spoke with W Magazine about her experience with modeling at a young age.
She said: “I grew up on the runway, walking with my mom and sister at the end of every Baby Phat show during fashion week in New York.
“I’ve been in ads with my mom and sister since I was two years old. I’m only now realizing how uncommon that is and I’m deeply appreciative of those experiences.”
The sisters graduated from college during the same month.
As Yahoo! Life reported, Ming graduated from New York University in May 2023.
People reported that Aoki was accepted into Harvard University at just 16 years old.
She graduated from the Ivy League school in May 2023.
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In June 2023, Aoki spoke with People about her accomplishment.
She said: “I feel grateful, proud and relieved — in that order! It’s a surreal feeling to be done with something that was such a huge part of my life. Now, like every other graduate, I’m on to the next chapter.
“I’m so thankful for the village of people that spurred me along and helped keep me focused. My mom, my sister, my little brothers back at home. It took a whole tribe, trust me!”
When did Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons divorce?
Russell and Kimora married in December 1998 before divorcing in January 2009.
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As People reported, the model filed for divorce in March 2008, but the former couple had already been separated for years, having announced their split in March 2006.
According to the outlet, Kimora cited irreconcilable differences in court documents and asked for legal and physical custody of the pair’s daughters, who were eight and five at the time.
The publication also reported that at the time of their original 2006 separation, Russell said: “Kimora and I will remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and admiration for each other.”
Who is Russell Simmons?
Russell was born on October 4, 1957, in Queens, New York.
The 65-year-old is an entrepreneur, record executive, and writer who co-founded the music label Def Jam Recordings in 1984.
He has started multiple brands, including eyewear brand Argyleculture and fashion line Phat Farm.
He also had a yoga studio called Tantris Yoga, which was located in West Hollywood, California.
Russell has 1.6million followers on his Instagram page, @unclerush.
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