Fri Dec 05 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kimora Lee Simmons Embraces “Surrogate Mom” Role, Expands Family Circle
NEW YORK, NY – December 4, 2025 – Fashion mogul and reality TV star Kimora Lee Simmons is embracing an even larger role as a mother figure, describing herself as a “surrogate mom” to an expanding circle of children. In a recent appearance on “Today with Jenna & Friends,” Simmons opened up about her unconventional family dynamic, highlighting her deep commitment to caring for numerous young people beyond her own biological and adopted children.
Simmons explained that alongside her five children – Ming Lee, Aoki Lee, Kenzo, Wolfe, and Gary – she acts as a mother figure to other children in her life. This includes a stepdaughter, a “bonus son” featured on her rebooted reality show “Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane,” and, most notably, the children of her late friend, Kim Porter.
Porter, who passed away in 2018, left behind twins D’Lila and Jessie (now 18), as well as sons Quincy and Christian. Simmons has taken them under her wing, offering support and guidance. “One of my friends who passed away, Kim Porter, I have all of her kids,” Simmons stated, emphasizing that even though some are now adults, her commitment remains unwavering.
This blended family dynamic is a central theme in the reboot of her reality show, “Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane,” which offers viewers a glimpse into the busy and loving household. After over a decade since the original show, the reboot follows Simmons as she juggles her entrepreneurial endeavors with the complexities of motherhood, demonstrating the warmth and challenges of raising a large and diverse family.
Simmons’ dedication to her children, both biological and “bonus,” is evident in her actions, from celebrating milestones to providing late-night support. “I’m a lot of people’s mom,” she acknowledged, embracing the role as a modern celebrity balancing an empire with the responsibilities and joys of a vibrant, ever-growing family.
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