Aoki Lee Simmons’ Dating History: What We Know About the ‘Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane’ Star’s Former Relationship
As Kimora Lee Simmons returns to television in Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, the spotlight has also shifted to her daughter Aoki Lee Simmons, whose dating history resurfaced following comments made by the fashion mogul in a recent interview. Aoki, now 23, is a Harvard graduate, model, and rising public figure — and one of her past relationships continues to generate discussion.
A Brief Romance That Stirred Headlines
Aoki first made news in April 2024 when she was linked to Vittorio Assaf, the 65-year-old founder of the Serafina Restaurant Group. The two reportedly met while vacationing in St. Barts, and their connection quickly captured public attention due to the 42-year age gap.
Despite the headlines, the relationship was short-lived. Sources told People at the time that not only was the romance over almost immediately, but it had never developed into something serious.
“Not only is it ‘over’, it was never a thing,” one source said. “Aoki is learning to navigate her private life in a public sphere … Kimora was concerned to see her daughter in that kind of relationship due to what she herself went through.”
Kimora Lee Simmons Breaks Her Silence
The topic re-emerged this month when Kimora addressed the situation publicly for the first time on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. The designer, who has openly spoken about her own past age-gap relationship with Russell Simmons, described the pairing as troubling.
“Yeah, it was a lot,” Kimora said of the relationship. “I do think in general … that big age gap relationship … I do think it’s predatorial.”
She emphasized just how quickly events escalated:
“It was this fast,” she said, snapping her fingers. “And it blew up to be so much.”
Kimora admitted she only learned about the relationship when the rest of the world did — making it difficult to step in as a mother without seemingly scolding her daughter under public scrutiny.
“You can’t give the ‘What the hell are you doing?’ right now,” she said. “You have to let your kids make their own mistakes.”
Kimora added that she knew Assaf casually from growing up in the same circles but “not in that capacity … with my kid.”
Where Aoki Stands Now
As Back in the Fab Lane airs, Aoki appears to be single or keeping her dating life private. Her Instagram doesn’t hint at any current relationships, and she has largely shifted focus to her modeling career, activism, and family life.
Aoki previously dated Arthur Donald, the grandson of Paul McCartney, for nearly two years, though the pair kept their relationship largely private during her time at Stanford University.
Catch Aoki on Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane
While fans may be curious about her romantic life, Aoki is directing most of her energy toward her work, education, and public platforms. Viewers can follow her journey and family dynamics every week on Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on E!.
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