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Are Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons still married? Why are they divorce, and why does Kimora still have Simmons last name?

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Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, writer, and record executive.

He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons’ net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.

Whiles Kimora Lee Simmons is an American model, businesswoman, fashion designer, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, TV personality, philanthropist, and author.

Are Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons still married?

No, Simmons and Kimora are no longer married. According to various sources, Simmons said he and Kimora had already been separated for some time but that they would “continue to remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and admiration for each other.”

Lee officially filed for divorce in March 2008, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce was finalized in January 2009.

Why are they divorced, and why does Kimora still have Simmons’s last name?

There are no specific reasons for Kimora and Simmons’s divorce.

However, legally changed her name to Kimora Lee Simmons after getting married to Russell Simmons. Though they ended up divorcing, Simmons still kept her name as such.

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