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Kimora Lee Simmons got all the way real in a new podcast interview, revealing how her ex-husband, Russell Simmons, credits her for his endless stream of female admirers! The fashion icon, who dated Russell in 1991, married him in 1998, and split by 2008, is serving shade and facts about her undeniable influence. Meanwhile, courtroom drama awaits the pair in the coming months.
On June 27, 2025, Kimora had fans hollering when she shared Russells confession in an episode of the Him and Her podcast. I get so much p-word because of you,” she recalled her ex-husband telling her. One of the podcast hosts, Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, couldnt stop laughing at Kimoras comment. She then continued, sharing how she would react when Russell would say that to her. “Thats right, and Im glad you know that because youre my b*tch,” she said.
Kimora said her star power leveled up Russells appeal, making him more desirable for women trying to step into her iconic shoes. A lot of girls have come and gone, thinking they can replicate that situation, but not knowing what I brought. What I brought is not what you bring, honey, she said, serving shade with a smile.
Over in the comments section of the viral TikTok post, fans were amused by the revelation, with some saying women give men their status. Peep the reactions below
@reallythaschara wrote, Reason why I will always love Kimora Lee Simmons. She didnt lie.
@Lauren1868 wrote, Kimora Lee has always been an icon. Im glad she owns the narrative!
@mbitsini wrote, We give men status.
@Royaltymonroe wrote, I think we are forgetting who was the boss who already had millions when they met how quickly we forget.
@YolandaMitchel0220 wrote, This is so true! My ex wanted me to speak to a new girl. She wanted to meet me.
@tash1392 wrote, I love that all the baddies are in the comments agreeing with Kimora.
@tiffanybee89 shared, Kimora is THAT GIRL and she always been THAT GIRL.
@iheartkass wrote, yup, regardless of how he looks – he could be a 5 but if hes with a 10, women are going to try and steal!
But it aint all giggles, yall. Kimora and Russell are headed for a legal showdown in Los Angeles on January 2, 2026, over some serious stock drama, according to MSN. Russell is suing Kimora and her estranged husband, Tim Leissner, claiming they fraudulently transferred nearly four million shares of his Celsius Holdings stock to cover Tims $44 million bail in a 2018 money laundering case. Kimoras clapping back, saying Russell left their investment company, Nu Horizons, in 2018, so hes got no claim. This case has been brewing since 2021, with Russell alleging fraudulent concealment and Kimora calling it extortive harassment.
