Music mogul Russell Simmons is officially pushing back against recent claims made by his ex-wife, Kimora Lee, regarding the timeline of when their relationship first began. The public disagreement follows revelations from Kimora’s new Lifetime documentary, which detailed the early days of their romance.
In her project, Kimora alleged that Simmons began pursuing her when she was just 16 years old, involving large flower arrangements and repeated phone calls. However, a spokesperson for Simmons has firmly disputed this version of events.
The Met Gala Era: According to Simmons’ camp, the two actually met at a fashion show in February 1993, at which point Kimora was 17 years and 9 months old, while Simmons was 35.
Past Comments Cited: The statement also pointed to a prior interview where Kimora allegedly stated, “We didn’t do anything until I was 18”.
The Tyra Banks Intervention: The documentary also brought renewed attention to how supermodel Tyra Banks tried to shield Kimora during that period, keeping her at an apartment for a weekend to protect her from Simmons’ advances.
As both sides present differing accounts of their historical timeline, the revelations continue to spark heavy conversation across social media and entertainment news platforms.
