Kimora Lee

Biography

Kimora Lee was born on May 4, 1975, in the United States. She is a successful model and entrepreneur, known for her work with Baby Phat clothing. Standing at 6 feet tall, Kimora gained prominence in the fashion industry at a young age, signing an exclusive contract with Coco Chanel at thirteen. She is of mixed heritage, being half African-American, one quarter Korean, and one quarter Japanese. Kimora has three children: daughters Ming Lee Simmons and Aoki Lee Simmons, both models for Baby Phat, and a son with actor Djimon Hounsou. She was previously married to Russell Simmons. Kimora is friends with model Tyra Banks, who is the godmother of her daughter Ming. Known for her vibrant personality, she has also faced criticism in the industry, including from Karl Lagerfeld. Kimora has an estimated annual income of £9,400,000.