Kimora Lee Simmons

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Job Title

Actor

Born

Kimora Lee Perkins on May 4, 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Career Milestones

Began working under the tutelage of famed Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld

Discovered at age 13 and and sent to Paris

Enrolled in a modeling class at 11 years old

1993

Cast in first film "For Love or Money" as a model

1998

Founded Baby Phat, the woman's division of Phat Farm, created by then husband Russell Simmons

2003

Was a judge on the first season of "America's Next Top Model" (UPN)

2004

Co-hosted the syndicated talk show, "Life & Style"

2005

Had a small role in "Beauty Shop" starring Queen Latifah

2006

Appeared in "Waist Deep" starring Tyrese Gibson

2006

Published her first novel, Fabulosity: What It Is and How to Get It

2007

Featured on the Style Network's "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane"; re-aired on E! Entertainment Television

Awards

2003

Tony Award for Special Theatrical Event