Kimora Lee & Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons has confessed to being a ladies’ man back in the day. He’s walked around with hundreds of stunning women on his arm over the years, the majority of whom are supermodels or actresses. However, there was only one Mrs. Simmons in his life: Kimora Lee Simmons. Russell and Kimora were the embodiments of style, celebrity, and diversity. The actor’s already popular brand investment became widely known by their collaboration and fused hip hop and high fashion. He claims he started dating Kimora shortly before her 18th birthday, eventually getting married in 1998 but separated eight years after.

Despite their failed marriage, the two stayed close friends and co-parents. Russell is now the godfather of Kimora’s two sons from previous marriages. Following his split from her former wife, he continued to date supermodels. As for Kimora, she had three more kids with Djimon Hounsou and her current husband, Tim Leissner. Russell has also starred in music videos and video games, and she was in high demand for big-screen roles.