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Date of birth: May 3, 1975
Birthplace: St. Louis, Mo.
Height: 6' in her bare feet;  6'4" in her signature stilettos
Parents: Vernon Whitlock Jr. and Joanna "Kyoko" Perkins
Ethnicity: African-American / Korean-Japanese-American
Husband: Russell Simmons
Marriage: Celebrated Dec. 20, 1998 in St. Barts
Children: Ming Lee (b. Jan. 21, 2000) and Aoki Lee Kyoko (b. August 16, 2002)

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At the encouragment of her mother, Kyoko Perkins, she began her modeling career at age 12, and by age 13 was a muse for Karl Lagerfeld.  The rest, as they say, is history.

She is a graduate of Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Mo.

She was the creative director of Baby Phat, the feminine line of her husband's clothing company, Phat Farm. In 2004, she sold Baby Phat for $30 million to the Kellwood Company.

She recently launched The Simmons Jewelry Company in partnership with M. Fabrikant and Sons, Inc.

She's had a brief acting career and was a judge on the first season of UPN's America's Next Top Model and was a co-host on "Life & Style."

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[ashley jenkins]

I wanted to know if Kimora managed her own money as far as profit?

[Jameka Rayford]

when was baby phat established?

[Tiaunah]

I was wondering if Kimora Lee Simmons is adopting so she could adopt me!!!.

[JENNICA O.]

I LOVE YOUR CLOTHES SOO MUCH....I JUST HAD ONE QUESTION WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE WEAR YOUR CLOTHES?-IT`S FOR A SCHOOL DESIGNER PROJECT,AND I PICKED YOURS

J

[Selina]

Hello!! I would like to know when your clothing line first started because I'm doing a report at school on your clothing line.

[Amiee]

HI, I'm doing a report on Kimora and I would like to have more stuff on her childhood.

[Talia]

Hi, i would like to know if i could get some information on becoming a Baby Phat Model.

[shyporcheea]

the logo of baby phat is it a symbol of a cat? If so why was this design chosen

[ReeRee]

I sent a personal letter to Mrs Lee-Simmons' Hampton Address, and had no reply. I have an idea that is hot as microwave popcorn, all I ask is one meeting even by phone. I know she won't be disappointed. I'm a hard working mother of six, who is going to rich or die trying....This is real, no jokes or games because I don't have time. Please email me and I will furnish my cell number.

Thank You
Ree

[keil]

hey i was just wondering if you work with plus sized models everytime i c your models they are stick skinny...im not saying im fat or that u dont like fat ppl im just wondering if your clothes are there for everyone

[keil]

hey i was just wondering if you work with plus sized models everytime i c your models they are stick skinny...im not saying im fat or that u dont like fat ppl im just wondering if your clothes are there for everyone

[PATRICK SHELLEY]

DIRECT ATTENTION TO:RUSSELL SIMMONS,this is PATRICK SHELLEY and brother RODNEY DAVIS.Trying to reach RUSSELL SIMMONS.So we can present our package to you.Dealing with technology.Please cotact us at 319-433-8979

[Sylvia]

I agree with one of your fans! Kamora, please, adopt me ASAP! I'm a published,writer in---SC GOD- BLESS- YOU!!!

[asha]

I wouuld like to know here your business is at in
New York and the street name its for a school report

[tina hill]

how did u come up wit baby phat?

[GLANIA]

HI, I WAS WONDERING WHY DOES THE MODELS HAVE TO BE 5'6 AND UP? IM 5'3 AND I LOOK GOOD. HOW CAN I PURSUE MY DREAM TO BE A MODEL WITH MY HEIGHT?

[Tanzania Hairston]

Hi kimora,
I really like your clothes!me and my sisters want to get into modeling and i want to know how we can model for your clothing line. if you can give me any information it would be great. please e-mail me @ tanzie09@aol.com

[somers lewis]

I been trying to find out who's the designer of those gemstone bracelets that kimora wear all the time. I love the hell out of those. Please contact me and let me know.

[somers lewis]

I haven't received a reply yet about the apple green bracelets kimora wear all the time. the green round ones and gold bead bracelet.

[somers lewis]

please inform me about the circle bracelets that kimora wears all the time ,she wore the on 106 and park august 11,2006. i am dying to know the designer.

[Christy Tran]

I would like to know what is the address to send my pictures to you because some of my friends saw my mictures and they said i should send them to you to see if i can get in. Thank you for you time.

[Diana]

Hello Kimora I have twin daughters they just turned 2 months on the 25th I was wondering do you have any baby jobs far as modeling Iam trying to get them in the business early

[Josephine]

how did you come out with baby phat I love the hell out of those

[natalie gandara]

hey im tryin to do a biography on kimora and im looking for ifo on your schooling like what elementry school you went to

[Chanelle-Marie]

I need info on how Baby Phat got started becasue I'm doing a report on your clothing line. thankyou

[icecream]

if some of u really r fans of kimora u would know the symbol of b.p. was from her cat that lived 2 20!!!and some of u r desperate!asking 2 get adopted?as if she`d do that....truth is.if u want 2 b a model go 2 agency websites.u all should know no1 answers these. and if u really have a dream 2 b a model hopefully u actually have a chance. not 2 b thinking 2 highly of myself i do have a chance.if these girls say i don`t it`s a lie `cause these boys will.no LIE,promise u

[icecream]

lots of u want info just go look her up on google ...duh

[karla]

I love baby phat. I think they are the cutest clothes ever made.Thank you kimmora for creating such awesome clothes.

[somers lewis]

I would love to know who are the designers of her evil eye bracelets that she wears all the time,please reply soon. It's the green ones with diamond bracelet.

[Chastity Smith]

Hi Kimora I would like to model your clothe one day.I do modeling and asked if i could model your clothes.Can you contact me or e-mail me .Here's my e-mail ChastityAnd@aol.com

[Chastity Smith]

I am doing a report on you and your husbands clothes so please e-mail by april 13 or 14.My e-mail is ChastityAnd@aol.com.Your kids are so cute!

[To All of You Out There!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

u ppl are stupid and low life this women did herself well by doin wat she does so dnt try to be like her because theres only one women in this world called Kimora and no one can be like her !!!!

i know u guys are readin this and sayin to urselves she dont know anythin or she thinks its easy cuz i know it aint easy it takes time,work and energy and sleepless night to be somethin in this world!!!
im not a fan but i am gonna admit i do respect her for wat she did but be UR OWN SELVESSSSS!!!!!

WANNA BE RICH INVENT SOMETHIN WANNA BE FAMOUSE

work hard like she did

[waycross48]

WORK HARD LIKE SHE DID??? Kimora did work hard at modeling but the rest came by getting married to Russell!!! You think she really designs all of those clothes?? She has a staff of designers. Not that she isn't a talented lady, but good grief, don't act like she's God or something. She was born with good genes and fell into modeling. She's like a 6yr old on a constant tantrum with those who work for her. She treats people terribly - saying shocking, mean things just to get their reactions. I think it's despicable! And she's teaching her daughters to treat adults the same say.

[waycross48]

Just to clear up one tiny fact - Kimora is NOT Japanese - she's Korean/African American. Her mother was born in Korea but decided that a Japanese ancestry was somehow better in her bio. Kimora did the same, even giving her children Japanese names. What's so wrong with being Korean?

[tj]

I have heard that the baby phat symbol comes from one of the Egyptian goddess Bastet is this true? There is a Minister how says she worships a this cat and he is going around to every city he can about saying this. if this is not true why hasn't she sued this man for telling people not to buy her products.

[Kyle]

hay waz up i herd about a collage skoller ship thing u had goin on in the St.Louis i waz woderin how to do all that cause my girlfriend thats who im doin it 4 she iz very smart an she can do alot in the feature so i wanted to suprise her an help her out so can u e-mail me to tell me wat she wld have 2 do 2 get that set up

[Kyle]

my e-mail iz stl_folk@yahoo.com

[lovely]

hello,I heard that the BABY PHAT cat represents an EGYPTIAN GODDESS. I am a christian and all my clothes are baby phat!!!!!!!!! i have always been told i look like KIMORA and that made me love her clothes, books, ect even more. BUT now upon finding out this info i am burning my whole closet. I will not be walking around with an egyptian goddess thats just SCARY and DECIEVING. I wish i didn't have to know this but i will do all i can to let others know. i work at a retail store and her product is popular but i will inform the customers of this and pray they purchase another item of clothing made by a different brand.