Kimora Lee Simmons, the fashion mogul and former model, is making a bold move by officially dropping the last names of a couple of her ex-husbands, including Russell Simmons. The news broke when legal documents surfaced, revealing Kimora’s intention to change her name from Kimora Lee Simmons-Leissner to simply Kimora Lee.
The reasoning behind this decision is cited as the “consolidation of records and names used in different documents.” This move signifies a desire for simplicity and a fresh start for the entrepreneur.
Kimora’s marital history includes a union with Russell Simmons in 1998, which ended in divorce in 2009. Despite the split, she retained Simmons as her last name. In 2014, she tied the knot with Tim Leissner and adopted his surname, resulting in the hyphenated Kimora Lee Simmons-Leissner. However, the couple separated in 2022.
Born as Kimora Lee Perkins in St. Louis, Kimora seems determined to move forward with a shorter, more streamlined name. By reverting to her birth name, she is embracing a new chapter while letting go of ties to past relationships.
Sources close to Kimora reveal that she has been an independent force in the industry for decades, establishing her own foundation and career path separate from her famous exes.
If Kimora’s name change request is approved, she will be embarking on her fourth legal name change, symbolizing a fresh start and a reclaiming of her individual identity. Stay tuned for more updates on Kimora Lee’s journey as she continues to evolve and thrive in the world of fashion and business.
