Aoki Lee Simmons Responds After Photos Surface Of Her Kissing 65-Year-Old Businessman: “Well Now I Know Why Folks Were Calling Me”

It looks like Aoki Lee Simmons has herself a sugar daddy who is over triple her age. 

This week, the 21-year-old model was spotted locking lips with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf. On Tuesday, the pair were seen by witnesses in St. Barts enjoying what seems to have been a romantic getaway. Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons’ youngest daughter was caught in a bikini with Assaf, who was shirtless and wearing only swimming trunks during the kiss. Aoki posed for several photos as Assaf snapped away with his camera phone. 

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News of Aoki’s vacation surfaced on Friday after she uploaded several images from her vacation, though none included the Serafina Restaurant Group founder. Assaf filed for divorce in 2021 from Charlotte Bonstrom after she allegedly had an affair with her sister’s ex-husband. The messy split left Assaf a bachelor, and since then, it seems he has an eye for young models. He was most recently rumored to be dating 24-year-old runway star Nya Gatbel.

While Aoki did not comment on whether or not Assaf is her new boyfriend, she did jokingly address the chatter surrounding the photos. She shared a selfie on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Well now I know why folks were calling me.”

The Teen Vogue cover beauty typically keeps a low profile regarding her dating life. After the photos went viral, sources told People that Aoki and Assaf were enjoying getting to know one another in their new romance.