Filed under 'Ming Simmons'
Happy 12th Birthday Ming Lee Simmons!
| Jan 21, 2012 by CAROLYN ROBERTSON |
Name: Ming Lee Simmons
Parents: Kimora Lee Simmons & Russell Simmons
Date of Birth: January 21, 2000
Siblings: Aoki Lee Simmons, 9, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, 2
Facts:
Her dad co-founded both the Phat Farm fashion label and Def Jam Recordings
Her godmother is Tyra Banks
She often appears on mom's reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Her mom started modelling when she was just 13
Her parents split in 2006, but have maintained a close friendship
Her mom married actor Djimon Hounson in Africa in 2008
Quotes:
"We are the best of friends. And that’s very helpful to the girls." - Dad Russell Simmons on his relationship with his ex Kimora Lee Simmons
“My family is the most important thing to me. I’ve never missed any type of performance—not one recital, not one karate belt. If there’s a toe being tapped or a tune being whistled, I am there." - Mom Kimora Lee Simmons on making time for family
"I tell them that their job as they become more famous is to use their celebrity to help others. Use their good benefit, if it’s money, to benefit others. And that that’s gonna make them happy, and that any hoarding, holding onto anything will result in sadness and they believe me, I think. So, that’s a constant discussion.” - Dad Russell Simmons on teaching his girls to give back.
Kimora Lee Simmons & Family: Sightseeing In St. Barts
| Dec 25, 2011 by LISA ESTALL |
Kimora Lee Simmons, Djimon Hounsou and their children posed for pictures in Gustavia Town in St. Barts. on Saturday (December 24). Ming Lee,11, and Aoki Lee, 9, looked like naturals in front of the camera. However Kenzo, 2, seemed a little distracted.
The family have been vacationing all week on the glamorous island.
Russell Simmons' Birthday Serenade From Daughters Ming & Aoki
| Oct 6, 2011 by MARSHA TAKEDA-MORRISON |
Russell Simmons turned 54 on Tuesday So what do you get a hip-hop mogul who has everything?
Daughters Ming, 11, and Aoki, 9, gave their dad the best present ever – a birthday serenade! Even the girls' mom - Russell's ex Kimora Lee Simmons – makes an appearance at the end of the song. See it after the jump! (Just a warning - the video starts playing automatically.)
Kimora Lee Simmons & Family: Browsing In Beverly Hills
| Aug 17, 2011 by MARSHA TAKEDA-MORRISON |
Kimora Lee Simmons and husband Djimon Hounsou took their kids on a shopping expedition in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (August 16).
Djimon carried two-year-old Kenzo while Kimora held hands with daughters Ming, 11, and Aoki, 9. All the kids are growing up fast!
Kimora Lee Simmons & Her Daughters: Looking Fab At LAX
| Jul 29, 2011 by LISA ESTALL |
Kimora Lee Simmons and her daughters Ming, 11, and Aoki, 8, left for a flight at LAX on Thursday (July 28).
The girls looked color coordinated in purple and white. Were they wearing clothes from their mom's children's line Miyoki?
Russell Simmons Is Teaching His Girls To Give Back
| Feb 5, 2011 by MARSHA TAKEDA-MORRISON |
Russell Simmons' daughters Ming, 11, and Aoki, 8 have grown up in the spotlight but this is one dad who doesn't want fame to go to their heads – he's determined to instill in them a responsibility to help those around them.
“I tell them that their job as they become more famous is to use their celebrity to help others," the legendary hip-hop producer says. "Use their good benefit, if it’s money, to benefit others. And that that’s gonna make them happy, and that any hoarding, holding onto anything will result in sadness and they believe me, I think. So, that’s a constant discussion.”
Kimora Lee Simmons & Kids: Trick-Or-Treat!
| Nov 1, 2010 by JENNY SCHAFER |
Mom-of-three Kimora Lee Simmons was spotted with her children - Ming Lee, 10 1/2, Aoki Lee, 8, Kenzo Lee, 1 - at The Grove in Los Angeles on Sunday (October 31).
The festive group looked great in their colorful costumes as they went trick-or-treating at the popular shopping center.
Kimora Lee Simmons & Her Shopgirls
| Aug 27, 2010 by JENNY SCHAFER |
Kimora Lee Simmons looked 'phabulous' as she sipped on a Jamba Juice and shopped at Fred Segal with her two daughters - Ming Lee, 10, and Aoki Lee, 8 - in Beverly Hills on Wednesday (August 25).
The girls' father is Kimora's ex-husband, former CEO of Phat Fashions Russell Simmons. Kimora is also mom to 1-year-old son Kenzo Lee with her husband, actor and model Djimon Hounsou.
The New York Post reports that Simmons was recently "unceremoniously dumped" by Baby Phat:
Kimora was going over-budget. She'd pay herself a fee to be in the ads, plus she paid her children fees to appear in ads. It costs thousands of dollars to airbrush her because she's a size 10. Plus, they spent a ton of money on body doubles. They would shoot another model in the clothes, and take Kimora's head and put in on her body."
Kimora Lee Simmons & Her Shopping Sweeties
| Jul 17, 2010 by CAROLYN ROBERTSON |
Such a stylish trio! Kimora Lee Simmons smiled for the cameras as she and her beautiful daughters Ming Lee, 10, and Aoki Lee, 7 1/2, did a bit of shopping in West Hollywood, California today (July 16).
The Phat Fashions CEO also has 1-year-old son Kenzo Lee with her husband, actor Djimon Hounsou
Russell Simmons & His Girls: Lunching In LA
| Jan 31, 2010 by DESIREE FAWN |
Russell Simmons and his two daughters – Ming Lee, 10, and Aoki Lee, 7 - enjoyed a lunch date together at Fred Segal in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday (January 30).
The 52-year-old media and fashion mogul recently sent out his heartfelt congratulations to ex-girlfriend Porschla Coleman, who recently welcomed her first child with NBA star, Jason Kidd:
While spending a great year of my life with Porschla Coleman, I learned that she is smart, independent and is making a positive impact on this world. As a teacher of yoga and a full-time philanthropist, she is someone who touched my heart, because of her kindness and her selfless spirit. She has moved on, found herself a new man that suits her well and they both are embarking on a exciting, new chapter in their lives. The negative portrayal of her by the media is so off-base, that with her graceful spirit she’ll brush it off and continue to be a force of change. Congratulations to Porschla and Jason and may god bless them and their newborn baby.
Ming and Aoki’s mother is Russell’s ex-wife, Baby Phat CEO Kimora Lee Simmons, 34.
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