Kimora Lee Simmons has defended her daughter Aoki Lee Simmons' modelling career. The TV fashion guru has spoken out to back Aoki's career move after she was criticised for taking on jobs while studying at America's prestigious Harvard University - insisting the teenager isn't "any less of a student" for following her passions outside of the classroom. When asked about the criticism that has been levelled at the 19-year-old student, she told People.