Inside Kim Kardashian and Kimora Lee Simmons’ long-time friendship, from their Skims and Baby Phat fashion empires, to attending Paris Hilton’s wedding together and partying with Eva Longoria

Oct 9 , 2023

Kimora Lee Simmons and Kim Kardashian have been friends for years. Photo: @kimoraleesimmons/Instagram

Kim K and Kimora Lee Simmons have been friends for years, and they still attend events together today, from Paris Hilton’s wedding to parties with Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez and Eva Longoria

These two ‘Kims’ are seemingly single, in their 40s, raising multiple kids and will most likely continue to dominate showbiz for years to come, running their own respective fashion empires in style

Kim Kardashian may be considered the most famous “Kim” in showbiz and style, but years before her debut as a reality TV superstar, there was Kimora Lee Simmons, the noughties icon who kick-started a fashion era that continues to inspire trends even to this day. In fact, her recently relaunched label Baby Phat revealed its first autumn collection last week, amid a broader Y2K fashion comeback.

The best part? These two Kims have been pals all this time. In fact, they continue to attend events together – including ones with Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez and Eva Longoria – and praise each other’s achievements on social media. They also headed to Usher’s Vegas show in April alongside Khloé Kardashian. And they have a lot more in common than you probably think, too.

Kimora Lee Simmons, Khloé Kardashian, Ming Lee Simmons and Kim Kardashian. Photo: @kimoraleesimmons/Instagram

Both single, in their 40s, and thriving, these two fashionistas are the epitome of besties goals.

Here’s what you need to know about these two “Kims”.

Kim K and Kimora Lee Simmons are reality TV queens

Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner pose backstage during the 2018 E! People’s Choice Awards. Photo: Getty Images

The Kardashians (and the now-ended Keeping Up with the Kardashians) are among the most popular reality TV shows out there, revealing the drama and ins and outs of America’s most famous family. Launched in 2007, KUWTK was an instant hit, with audiences being enthralled by the lives of main characters Kim, Khloé, Kourtney – and Kris, Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

Kimora Lee Simmons also had her own stint in reality TV though. Launched in the same year (a few months before) KUWTK, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane invited fans into the glamorous life of the former model.

Single and powerful

Kimora Lee Simmons and Kim Kardashian are long-time pals. Photo: @kimoraleesimmons/Instagram

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