Kimora Lee Simmons pushed back publicly this week after her ex, Russell Simmons, posted accusations about their relationship and his role in their daughters’ lives. Her reaction on social media and recent interviews paint a tense picture of co-parenting, money claims and longstanding family friction.
What Kimora posted in response
On Instagram Stories, Kimora addressed comments Russell made online. She dismissed his statements as untrue and urged him to face the people making accusations against him.
- She denied the narrative that he described about their family life.
- Kimora questioned his location and called on him to negotiate directly with accusers.
- Her post emphasized that her daughters are adults and can speak for themselves.
Russell’s claims on Threads and what he wrote
Russell Simmons took to Threads with a sharp message accusing Kimora of betrayal and claiming long-term financial support.
- He said he paid her a large monthly sum for many years.
- He described himself as a close ally to the family and referenced being godfather to other children.
- He also suggested he had been fighting for his relationship with the kids and his financial interests.
Kimora on parenting, primary caregiving and her support network
In an interview with PEOPLE, Kimora explained she is essentially the primary parent for her children. She credited a broad support circle for helping raise them.
- She said she handles parenting full-time and that friends and family form her “village.”
- She described co-parenting as uneven and said she often lands in the primary role.
- Kimora asserted that her life does not revolve around romantic partners.
Her perspective on her daughters
Kimora noted her daughters remain closely connected to her. They live part-time at home, travel extensively, and keep a base in New York.
Family history and earlier tensions
Kimora and Russell married in the late 1990s. They separated mid-2000s and finalized the divorce a few years later. Friction between them has surfaced publicly more than once.
- The couple wed in 1998, separated in 2006 and divorce was finalized in 2009.
- In 2023, Kimora publicly supported her daughter Aoki amid allegations of controlling behavior by Russell.
- Kimora also has sons from other relationships with Djimon Hounsou and Tim Leissner.
The broader allegations against Russell Simmons and public fallout
Multiple women have accused Russell of sexual misconduct in cases spanning decades. Those accusations prompted wide coverage, denials from Simmons, and changes to his professional roles.
- Allegations include claims of unwanted touching, assault and rape reported by many women.
- Simmons has denied committing violent acts.
- After allegations became public, he stepped back from his leadership positions.
Resources and public safety information
For anyone affected by sexual violence, national hotlines and advocacy groups offer confidential help, guidance and support. Contact details are available through major survivor-support organizations online.
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