Kimora Lee Simmons' Daughter Aoki Announces Plans to Retire From Modeling, Shares Why & What's Next
Aoki Lee Simmons is ready to leave the modeling world behind.
The 22-year-old daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons followed in her mom’s footsteps and decided to pursue a career in modeling after graduating from Howard University, where she studied international relations.
However, she took to social media to explain why she was planning on retiring from the industry and what she would do next.
Keep reading to find out more…
In a video captured by TMZ, Aoki explained that she was having a hard time with getting denials and being compared to her mom.
“It’s hard to go somewhere and get told over and over and over ‘No, no no. You’re not pretty enough. No,’” she said. “I think I’m probably wrapping up modeling soon. I’m working on … getting a job in my degree field.”
Aoki said that the industry felt like “one big fat comparison all the time” with her being compared to her mom.
“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. I think I’m gonna end up switching back to working in government,” she said.
She continued, saying, “I don’t need a coach. I’m a good model. I know that sounds like conceited; it’s not. I worked really hard at it. But it’s just… It’s a hard industry. There’s a lot of beautiful, great girls who are great models who don’t have a job.”
Citing a lesson that she learned from her mom, she said that she would “finish out with respect” before moving on to what was next for her in her field of study.
We wish her luck!
Earlier this year, Aoki went viral for a very brief relationship with a much older man.