In a recent Instagram live video, Aoki Lee Simmons, the 21-year-old daughter of model Kimora Lee Simmons and music mogul Russell Simmons, confirmed her relationship with 65-year-old Vittorio Assaf, founder of the Serafina Restaurant Group. This confirmation came after the pair were spotted on a romantic getaway to St. Barts, sparking rumors about their connection. Assaf, who is 44 years older than Aoki and just a year younger than her father, joined her in a heartfelt conversation during the video.
Aoki shared her mixed feelings about their vacation coming to an end, mentioning she felt “sad” yet “very happy” on their last day in St. Barts. The conversation turned tender when Assaf, upon being asked about his favorite part of the trip, replied, “You… to be with you.”
Throughout the livestream, Aoki referred to Assaf as “baby,” keeping him off-screen, and spoke about planning future journeys together, including potential trips to Japan and Kenya. However, Assaf expressed concerns about traveling to Kenya, citing safety reasons.
The couple’s age difference has stirred quite a bit of attention online, with some criticizing their relationship and labeling it controversial. Despite the criticism, Aoki seemed to take the comments in stride, even addressing the buzz with a cheeky selfie caption on her Instagram story.
It’s reported that Aoki and Assaf met during a previous visit to St. Barts, a beloved vacation spot for her family. Assaf, who has a colorful romantic history, including a 20-year marriage that ended in 2021 and connections with other high-profile figures, remains a significant figure in the culinary world with his successful restaurant group.
