Some of these famous mom were trying to protect their children from the pressure of the fashion industry while others have trained their kids in modelling since they were little.
- July 18, 2021
AceShowbiz - Unlike some other model moms, Kimora Lee Simmons had introduced her profession to her children, particularly her second daughter Aoki Lee Simmons, since she was a young girl. She took her now-18-year-old daughter on the runway, growing the little girl's dream to become a model like her. Once she reached the legal age, Aoki debuted professionally as a model by walking on the runway for Kirby Jean-Raymond.
As for Kimora herself, her journey as a model was a different story. Often teased because of her height, she was enrolled in a modelling class by her mother when she was 11 years old to boost her confidence. That led to her signing a contract with Chanel at age 13. Under the tutelage of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, she paved the way for other mixed race models in the fashion world.
