Kimora Lee Simmons Single After Split From Djimon Hounsou

Kimora Lee Simmons is now single after she split from her long-time beau Djimon Hounsou. The pair have been together since 2007 when they met after Simmons split from her ex-husband.

The fashion designer, who is now the president and creative director for JustFab, took to Twitter on Wednesday to confirm the split, reports People . Simmons stated:

“There have been quite a few hurtful rumors circulating. The truth is Djimon + I have been separated for some time. We have remained happy, loving, co-parenting friends + family. We all have much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.”

The designer’s tweet was sent after a representative for Hounsou confirmed the split, five months after it was first suggested in June. A rep for the Blood Diamond actor stated:

“Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have officially separated after 5 1/2 years. Though never married, they have one child together, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who is 3 1/2 years old.”

Simmons, 37, and Hounsou met in 2007 after she split from music mogul Russell Simmons, according to The San Francisco Chronicle . The fashion designer has two daughters with her ex-husband: Ming Lee, 12; and Aoki Lee, 10.

While they were never officially married, Kimora mentioned once that the two were “kind of engaged.” They also staged a traditional commitment ceremony in 2008, which took place in Hounsou’s native country of Benin.

Before their split, the fashion mogul stated of her relationship with Hounsou. “I have a lot off hang-ups in life with men. I’m not very trusting. After my breakup, I thought, I don’t need anything. But now I have someone who has the heart, the soul, and the hotness.”

Are you upset to hear that Kimora Lee Simmons is single after splitting from Djimon Hounsou?