Kimora Lee Simmons sat down with TVGUIDE.COM to discuss her inner circle which include her kids, her boyfriend Djimon Hounsou and her best friend Tyra Banks.

Kimora on raising her children, Aoki Lee and Ming Lee Simmons:

TVGuide.com: What's harder: running Baby Phat and Phat Farm or raising two kids under 10?
Kimora Lee Simmons: It's definitely harder raising the children. I want them to grow up to be well-rounded, grounded, loving, caring, sensitive individuals. It's the single biggest challenge of my life. My work — which comes after my children — is like a child as well, so it's like I have three kids.

Kimora on her close friend, Tyra Banks:

TVGuide.com: You still do quite a bit of modeling, so what do you think of shows like America's Next Top Model?
Kimora: I am so proud of Tyra. She's one of the girls' godmother and she was my maid of honor, so we're really good friends. And I feel that she filled a niche. In general, I think those shows do well because the world is very interested in fashion and modeling and entertainment. That's what the people want.

Kimora on her boyfriend, Djimon Hounsou:

TVGuide.com: And a little fun, like your romance with Djimon Honsou?
Kimora: [Laughs] More important than being so fine on the outside, he's really great on the inside. He's a really beautiful person and he has calmed my life in ways you don't even know. I feel so grateful to have someone like him in my life. Having a wonderful partner who loves and supports me is a big thing.

Kimora's hit reality series, "Life In The Fab Lane" appears on the STYLE Network Sunday nights. Check out a clip taken during Ming Lee's birthday bash from the show below...

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