In recent days, a love affair with a huge age difference has caused an uproar on the Internet.
A set of photos obtained by Page Six shows Aoki Lee Simmons, a 21-year-old Asian-American model, and Vittorio Assaf, a 65-year-old restaurateur, kissing each other on the beach.
(Aoki and Vittorio kissing)
(Aoki and Vittorio kissing)
The photo was taken on St. Barths, showing the 44-year-old man and woman playing on the beach in swimsuits, and in addition to kissing, Aoki also changed poses for Vittorio to take pictures of himself.
(Vittorio taking a picture of Aoki)
(Vittorio taking a picture of Aoki)
The two are full of love every time they look at each other, and they are a couple in love.
(Aoki and Vittorio)
Soon, People magazine also confirmed from a source close to Aoki that the two were indeed dating and enjoyed each other's company. They met on St. Barths, and it's unclear how long they've been dating.
As soon as the news came out, netizens were stunned.
Many people went to Aoki's social account to leave a message, persuading her to "turn back to the shore":
"65 years old, are you okay?"
(from the ins comment area)
"And a 65-year-old man? blink if you need help. In the blink of an eye, we'll send the police. ”
(from the ins comment area)
"Girl, that man is an old pervert. You're so smart and beautiful, you shouldn't fall into such an old-fashioned trap. ”
(from the ins comment area)
There are also people who are confused about the identities of these two.
In fact, they all have quite a background.
Vittorio, a man, is one of the co-founders of Serafina, a well-known Italian pizza and pasta restaurant group, with dozens of restaurants around the world.
(Restaurateur Vittorio Assaf)
And Aoki is even more difficult.
Her father is Russell Wendell Simmons, a 66-year-old American entrepreneur, author and record label manager, who had an estimated net worth of $340 million in 2011.
(Father Russell Wendell Simmons)
Her mother is a supermodel, 48-year-old Kimora Lee Simmons.
With an African-American father and a Japanese-Korean mother, Gimora's multiracial background attracted the attention of "Karl Lagerfeld" at the age of 13 and became his muse, and she signed an exclusive contract with Chanel.
At the age of 16, she walked the catwalks for fashion names such as Fendi and Valentino, and was also the cover girl of well-known magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Elle.
After fading out of the runway, she transformed into a well-known designer, and at the same time set foot in the television industry, developing like a fish in water in various fields, and definitely a legend in the fashion industry.
(Galeries Lafayette and Jimora Lee Simmons)
Perhaps influenced by his mother, Aoki also began to develop in the fashion industry at an early age, modeling for his own brands Baby Phat and Just Fab from an early age.
With her mixed-race looks, long legs and unique fashion expression, she quickly attracted a large number of fans.
(Aoki also stepped into the fashion industry)
In 2021, at the age of 18, Aoki made his debut on the runway and modeled for Pyer Moss' Paris fashion show, officially stepping into the world of haute couture.
(Aoki walks on the Paris fashion show)
She has since appeared on the covers of fashion magazines such as Teen Vogue, Rollacoaster and Flaunt, and has collaborated with top fashion brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Mike Goss and Dolce & Gabbana.
On the 3rd of this month, she was officially announced as the star of BCBG's new collection, "BCBG New York", and her future is bright......
(Aoki on the cover of Teen Vogue)
In addition to her thriving modeling career, Aoki is also admirable about her beauty and intelligence as a graduate of Harvard University.
She studied at Harvard when she was 16 and graduated last year at the age of 20 with degrees in classics and government.
Some netizens once questioned her why she had a good education and went to be a model, and Aoki's reply at that time was very favorable:
"I want to change the perception that 'you can't be smart and pretty,' or 'you can't be smart and enjoy your looks at the same time, or enjoy a creative, beauty and fashion-based career.'" A person can possess both traits at the same time. ”
At the same time, this sentence countered the prejudice that "most models have never read books" and the stereotype imposed on women by society, and instantly established Aoki's image of a sober-minded heroine.
(Aoki is a Harvard graduate)
But because of her grandfather and grandson love, all this has been broken now......
Until now, netizens can't figure out how Aoki could fall in love with someone who can be his grandfather.
Vittorio's choice of Aoki is not surprising, after all, he loves models just as much as Xiao Li.
His ex-wife, Charlotte Bonstrom, who has been married for more than 20 years, is the model:
(Vittorio and his ex-wife divorced in 2021, and the two have two children)
And his ex-girlfriend Nya Gatbel is also a model.
It is worth mentioning that Nya Gatbel was only 22 years old when the two dated......
(维托里奥和前女友nya Gatbel)
As for why Aoki fell in love with Vittorio, it's hard to say. She has always kept her private life secret, and the conditions for choosing a mate are unpredictable.
Some netizens speculated that she may have been influenced by her family, after all, her parents are also nearly 20 years apart.
"Don't bother her, all of you. She's just doing what her mom taught her. ”
(from the ins comment area)
At the end of the day, feelings are a private matter after all. The two of you are willing to do it, and no one else can interfere.