Russell Simmons: My Girls ‘Adore’ Djimon Hounsou

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There’s nothing but love between Russell Simmons and his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons‘s partner Djimon Hounsou.

“I always say to Kimora, ‘How lucky are you that he’s such a sweet man?’” Simmons, 53, told PEOPLE of the actor at the Caron Renaissance Save a Life Fundraiser in New York on Tuesday.

“And my kids adore him, and to me that’s the most important thing. They’re very special in the way they’re raising my children.”

Simmons has already met Kimora and Hounsou’s baby boy Kenzo Lee and says the 17-month-old is a spitting image of his parents!

“He’s a handsome little boy. He looks like a combination of the two of them and you can’t do better than that,” he raves. “And he’ll be tall all right.”

Thrilled that it’s been smooth sailing for the blended family, Simmons says the bond between his daughters and their brother is indescribable. “I had Ming and Aoki for the last week in Miami, and they don’t like being away from Kenzo … They love Kenzo,” he explains.

– Anya Leon with reporting by Jeffrey Slonim

Comments

What a healthy attitude Russell has. It’s always sad when people divorce, but it’s so nice to see when it can be an amicable split, with everyone getting along and doing what’s best for the children.

- Ella on October 15th, 2010

I absolutely LOVE that there’s such positive energy from both sides–it’s about the children and everyone seems to be doing a fantastic job. Kudos!

- Amber on October 15th, 2010

Wow, mature adults doing what is in the best interest of the children. Great examples of how to behave for all involved.

- Mary on October 15th, 2010

What a wonderful, mature, caring, wise and spiritual man. Very inspiring!

- Jacqui on October 15th, 2010

What a WONDERFUL thing that Russell is doing and saying about their extended family. Hey, Kelly Rutherford…..take some lessons.

- Brooke on October 15th, 2010

Brooke, I had the same thought lol. Instead of her snooty Hermes bags, kelly should go and pick up some BabyPhat stuff and hang out with this family or the Beckinsales !

- Rach on October 15th, 2010

So positive! I like it!

- Lacey on October 15th, 2010

That is a really great to see. Well done to Russell, Kimora and Djimon.

- Alya on October 15th, 2010

I have so much respect and admiration for both Russell and Joseph Simmons. They are brilliant business men and family men.

Kimora gets such a bad rap as a diva but if you watch her show you can see that she is such a brilliant mother.

- selene on October 15th, 2010

He seems really gracious.

- Stella Bella on October 15th, 2010

What an amazing man! He has so much dignity, and I hope he finds love soon!!

- Hayley on October 15th, 2010

What a lovely man!

- meghan on October 15th, 2010

It IS great that they get along, but that doesn’t mean that couples who don’t don’t have a reason. Until you know all the details, it’s not a good idea to judge.

- ecl on October 16th, 2010

does he REALLY always say that to Kimora? seems funny, but it’s nice that he at least recognizes that

- Romy on October 16th, 2010

very happy to see that some folks can be adult
about their relationships and support those that
are really the most important….. THE CHILDREN..

MANY BLESSINGS AND MUCH LOVE AND SUCCESS TO
THE ADULTS IN THIS FAMILY….

- rachel on October 16th, 2010

Russell is so zen. Love it! His children seem well adjusted, caring and happy. There are other traits they get from their mother but Russell balances it out with his approach.

- Shannon on October 17th, 2010

what a beautiful example for those children of how an extended family can work it out.

- Gigi on October 17th, 2010