By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Kimora Lee Simmons is seriously looking for a fresh start.
The over-the-top fashion model-turned merchandise mogul is not only launching her own Style network reality show, 'Life in the Fab Lane' (premiering Aug. 5), she's also looking for new digs.
According to the New York Daily News, the statuesque Baby Phat Fashions empress is trying to sell the palatial palace she shared with her soon-to-be ex-husband Russell Simmons. Though separated, she and the hip-hop impresario are still business partners.
Their sprawling Saddle River, N.J. estate, once featured on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and MTV's 'Cribs' is on sale for $23 million.
With 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and two pools, the French-style manor has a cobblestone driveway, sits on four acres that include statues, a 15-seat theater, wine cellar, exercise gym, dining room with gold-leafed ceiling.
There's even a bathroom with a marble and gold toilet.
Talk about sitting pretty.
The Simmonses -- who announced their separation last year -- bought the home in 2001 for $13 million.
Although the mansion is repped by luxury real estate powerhouse Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, there haven't been any takers since it went on the market March 13.
"We are looking for a serious buyer for this property," broker Stephanie Rosken said.
At $23 million smackaroos, she better be.
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By: Wilkins on 7/20/2007 6:50PM
I do not care, she will be fine. At the end of the day, it is all about the dollars.
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By: Dani on 7/21/2007 12:08AM
23 Million Dollars? American dollars? Does it come with all the furniture, clothes and cars?
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By: Briea on 7/21/2007 3:44PM
I agree she should get a fresh start. New Man and a New Home. To Win A FREE Swarovski Crystal T-Shirt Visit http://executees.net
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By: jahira love on 7/21/2007 4:58PM
LIKE I SAID, THE RICH GET RICHERS
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By: freeki on 7/22/2007 2:01PM
She will be back!! freeki entertainment.
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By: Sylvia Haley-Gates on 7/23/2007 8:55AM
I'm happy for Ms Kimora...She is a strong women & she is very buisness minded. I am glad Kimora & Russell remain buisness partners & remain active parents to their beautiful daugters Ming Lee & Aioki Lee Simmons...My best wishes to Kimora on her fresh start...Much Love...
Sylvia Haley-Gates
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By: Herman W. Hill, Jr., MBA on 7/23/2007 2:13PM
Well...Russell is a stright-up Brutha, but I think, although she's gorgeous and enterprising, is too self-promoting. The house? Just the 'trappings of her former life" with Russell. Those beautiful kids don't need that much! Too opulent! Equity value is through the roof! But it's only money! Maybe I'm just jealous! Ha! Who knew???
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By: Chris on 7/25/2007 12:00PM
I use to admire Kimora until I read an article that stated her claim that one reason the marriage failed was her husband was a poor lover. Well he was good enough to have two children with. That is much too personal and quite disrespectful.
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By: sharon wartley on 7/24/2007 6:34AM
I wish her well starting over after your marriage is over is not easy. Good luck.
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By: Shortee on 7/24/2007 7:16AM
I have to agree with the writer who said that she lost respect for Kimora when she accused her ex husband of being a poor lover. He helped her to have what she has. Without him where would she be. Besides, one woman's loss is another womans TREASURE. That was an unnecessary and insultful comment to make. What did she hope to gain by it...Sounded like an open invitation...
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