Tyra Tried to Stop Russell Simmons — Kimora Lee’s New Lifetime Doc Spills the Tea

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News (1 / 1) 19.09.2026 23:03 / Olga

Kimora Lee’s upcoming Lifetime documentary promises candid memories about her early relationship with Russell Simmons and an unexpected intervention by Tyra Banks. Read on to discover the full story!

Runway Attention and Unwanted Gifts

Lee recalls a young Russell Simmons as a loud, front-row presence who began sending large flower arrangements and showing up backstage when she was just 16 and he was 18 years older. The attention left her uneasy as she navigated the Paris and New York modeling scenes.

Tyra Steps In

According to Lee, new friend Tyra Banks once kept her at her apartment all weekend to prevent her from going home and checking voicemail — an effort to keep Simmons from reaching her. Lee says she felt annoyed at the time but later understood it as protective behavior.