Aoki Lee Simmons quitting modeling after being told she’s not ‘pretty enough,’ being compared to mom Kimora
By Vanessa Serna,
2 days ago
Aoki Lee Simmons revealed she plans on quitting modeling after being told she’s not “pretty enough” to be in the industry.
“I think I’m probably wrapping up modeling soon,” the 22-year-old daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons shared via an Instagram video over the weekend.
“I love modeling, but it’s hard to go somewhere and get told over, over, and over [again], ‘No, no, no, you’re not pretty enough,’ that’s not a fun time … it’s a hard industry.”
Aoki Lee Simmons revealed she is quitting the modeling industry. Instagram/aokileesimmons “I love modeling, but it’s hard to go somewhere and get told over, over, and over [again], ‘No, no, no, you’re not pretty enough,'” she shared in an Instagram clip over the weekend. Instagram/aokileesimmons
Aoki shared it is difficult living up to her mom’s reputation as an iconic former fashion model for Chanel, explaining she is always compared to Kimora.
“It feels like one big fat comparison all the time,” the model said. “Like, OK [I’m] not as good. I get that. My mom is always going to be a way better model than me.
“But it’s just annoying to have that comparison sometimes.”
“That’s not a fun time … it’s a hard industry,” the model continued. aokileesimmons/Instagram The daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons shared she is always compared to her famous mother. Getty Images for Teen Vogue
Kimora, who started modeling as a teenager, was first signed with Chanel before hitting the runway with fashion houses Fendi and Valentino and appearing on the cover of Bazaar and Elle.
In the ’90s she also modeled for Armani, Versace and Calvin Klein, per Essence.
Aoki, who was on the way to a modeling gig when she stopped to take the clip, also told fans she did not get the gig to walk in the forthcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show but was “happy” for those who did.
“It feels like one big fat comparison all the time,” Aoki said. PMc – Patrick McMullan The 22-year-old shared she is working to get a job in government. aokileesimmons/Instagram
The Harvard graduate explained she is currently working toward using her degree in international relations to get a job in government.
Aoki shared she is working on taking a foreign service test.
For now, Aoki is attempting to keep her head up with the advice of her mom to “finish strong.”
She is a Harvard graduate. kimoraleesimmons/Instagram “While I’m still here I should do my best,” Aoki added. Getty Images for the Estate of André Leon Talley
“While I’m still here I should do my best,” she continued. “I hope I don’t sound whiny.”
The fashionista often shares her various modeling campaigns via social media.
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