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Vanessa Simmons — PICS

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Cassie Basford
July 24, 2019 8:15PM EDT
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Vanessa Simmons – Pics

Vanessa Simmons – Pics
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Born in August 1983, Vanessa Simmons is the daughter of hip hop legend, Run DMC rapper Joseph ‘Rev Run’ Simmons. She’s also the niece of entrepreneur and music mogul Russell Simmons. The ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ star has appeared in a number of reality TV shows, featuring members of her famous family. Fans know her from shows like ‘Run’s House’ and ‘Daddy’s Girls,’ which also starred her younger sister, Angela. Vanessa has also made a name for herself in the acting world appearing in projects such as the BET series, ‘Games People Play’ and daytime soap opera, ‘Guiding Light.’

In February 2014 she became a mother for the first time when she gave birth to her daughter Ava. The little girl’s father is her long-term boyfriend Mike Wayans who is also from a showbiz family. In addition to entertainment Vanessa is an entrepreneur and businesswoman. She co-founded the line Pastry Shoes with her sister Angela.

July 24, 2019, 6:53PM
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Vanessa Simmons & Daughter Ava Wayans

Vanessa Simmons & Daughter Ava Wayans
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In March 2019 Vanessa Simmons attended the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles with her then 5-year-old daughter Ava Wayans. The little girl is her first child with boyfriend Mike Wayans. 

 

July 24, 2019, 6:54PM
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Angela & Vanessa Simmons

Angela & Vanessa Simmons
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Vanessa Simmons (right) poses with her ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ co-star and sister Angela. The siblings are the daughters of legendy rapper and Run DMC member, Joseph ‘Rev Run’ Simmons. 

 

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Vanessa Simmons Is Red Carpet Ready

Vanessa Simmons Is Red Carpet Ready
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Vanessa Simmons looks glam in a blue suit as she arrives at the BET Awards in Los Angeles in June 2019. The reality TV star and actress appeared on the network’s series, ‘Games People Play.’ 

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Angela & Vanessa Simmons Take The Stage

Angela & Vanessa Simmons Take The Stage
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Angela and Vanessa Simmons appeared on stage together at a fashion show to showcase their Pastry Shoes line. The event took place in Las Vegas in August 2011. 

July 24, 2019, 6:54PM

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Vanessa Simmons At The Grammys

Vanessa Simmons At The Grammys
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Vanessa Simmons wows in a yellow dress at the 2016 Grammy Awards. The dress featured a daring slit. 

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Vanessa Simmons & Family

Vanessa Simmons & Family
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Vanessa Simmons and her sister Angela were joined by their brother Jojo at the Simmons Family ‘Art for Life’ event in New York in 2018. The ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ star has spoken openly about how her sister Angela has coped following the November 2018 death of her ex-fiance Sutton Tennyson. 

July 24, 2019, 6:54PM
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