Russell Simmons, father of Aoki Lee Simmons, has expressed his acceptance of his daughter's controversial romance with 65-year-old Vittorio Assaf, stating that he will offer advice and unconditional love. Despite the public attention and some hints of disapproval from ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell showed support for Aoki on social media. Aoki, a Harvard University graduate, appeared unfazed by the attention as she attended a gala, while Assaf, previously married to model Charlotte Bonstrom, also faced scrutiny for the relationship.
Russell Simmons shares supportive photos of daughter Aoki amid her controversial romance with Vittorio Assaf, posting throwback pictures and an inspirational quote on Instagram. The 21-year-old's relationship with the 65-year-old restaurateur has sparked headlines due to their significant age gap. Simmons, who shares his daughters with ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, has had a tense relationship with them in the past, including public disputes on social media. Aoki, a recent Harvard University graduate and rising model, has lived much of her life away from the public eye, while Assaf, previously married to Charlotte Bonstrom, has yet to publicly address their new romance.
Ariana Grande showed her support for her new boyfriend Ethan Slater at the opening night of his musical, Spamalot. Despite facing allegations of infidelity on their former spouses, the couple appeared in high spirits as they arrived separately at the event. Grande wowed in a plunging velvet dress, while Slater looked sharp in a black suit. The Tony Award-winning musical is currently running at the St. James Theatre. The couple met on the set of the film adaptation of Wicked and have taken their relationship to the next level, with Grande now living with Slater in New York City.
