The Baby Phat mogul is back! Kimora Lee Simmons returns to TV, offering fans a fresh look inside her fashion empire and family life.
Kimora Lee Simmons is officially back — and looking more fabulous than ever.
The 50-year-old fashion icon and business mogul has made her long-awaited return to reality television, marking 15 years since the finale of her hit series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.
In her brand-new reality series, Kimora reopens the doors to her glamorous, fast-paced world, offering fans an intimate glimpse into her life as a designer, entrepreneur, and single mother of five.
The trailer for the show, released this week, showcases a radiant and strikingly slim Kimora, confidently declaring, “I know you missed me!”
Kimora, who first rose to fame as a teenage supermodel walking for luxury fashion houses like Chanel and Fendi, is once again commanding the spotlight.
The trailer teases a mix of fashion, family, and fierce determination, as the Baby Phat founder reflects on how much her life has evolved since she last appeared on screen.
“It’s been almost 15 years since you last saw me and my family,” Kimora says. “A lot has changed. I have more businesses. Baby Phat was my first baby. Being a fashion icon was also my job.”
Ever the powerhouse, Kimora makes it clear she’s in charge of every aspect of her empire and household. “I am a luxury hoarder. I’m the mom, I’m the dad, I’m the president, I’m the CFO,” she says with pride. “My best is damn good. If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
She even jokes about her busy home life, adding, “It’s like the Brady Bunch, but with no husband.”
In a 2023 interview with People, Kimora opened up about the realities of raising her children alone while managing her ever-growing brand portfolio. “I think about my kids all the time and that’s it,” she said. “My kids, their friends, my other kids — I have a lot.
And the Smile Train kids are my kids too.”
Her dedication to family remains at the heart of everything she does. “I feel like that’s the work that I do every day — to keep that smile on their face,” she added. “And that smile means so much.”
Kimora’s five children — Ming, Aoki, Kenzo, Wolfe, and Gary — often appear alongside her, showcasing the close bond they share.
Despite her thriving business life, Kimora’s family has faced its share of challenges. In 2023, her daughter Aoki, a Harvard graduate and model, made headlines after publicly addressing her strained relationship with her father, music mogul Russell Simmons.
Aoki accused her father of emotional abuse and shared messages and screenshots that she said demonstrated his erratic behavior.
Russell, who has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct — all of which he denies — was described by Aoki as “not well” and “in need of help.”
At the time, Kimora also took to social media to defend her daughters, alleging that Russell had been “threatening” and “harassing” her family. “We won’t be bullied or threatened or afraid,” she wrote. “No one should live like this. This is abuse. Not okay.”
Aoki later told Teen Vogue that her decision to speak publicly was driven by years of private turmoil. “It was playing out in a silent bubble,” she said. “Part of it was already out there.”
With her new series, Kimora seems ready to shift the focus back to what made her a household name — her infectious confidence, her passion for fashion, and her commitment to her family.
The upcoming show promises laughter, drama, and inspiration, as fans see the mogul balancing motherhood with her ever-evolving fashion empire. Kimora’s message is clear: she’s older, wiser, and more fabulous than ever.
As she teases in the trailer, “The world has changed — but I’m still Kimora.”