Actor Djimon Hounsou became a father for the first time after his girlfriend/partner Kimora Lee Simmons gave birth to his son on Saturday May 30, 2009.
Djimon Hounso, 45, who was born in Benin, has been dating Kimora Lee Simmons, 34, model and CEO of fashion line Baby Phat since 2007. US weekly reported that Hounsou and Kimora were expecting a child together this January.
On May 29 night, Kimora tweet she was in hospital for the delivery, “It’s time !! No turning back! At hospital in labor right now!!” Then she posted a picture of her in hospital bed on Twitpic (watch below) before adding, “Having contractions now! Ooo- wee! It’s like WHOA!”
Hours later, Kimora proudly announced she and boyfriend Hounsou are proud parents of their son, “It’s a boy! Thanks to everyone out there for all your well wishes! More to come. Thank God. And God Bless!
Djimon Hounson is also the stepfather for Kimora’s two daughters with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, Ming Lee Simmons, 8, and Aoki Lee Sommons, 6. Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons married in 1999 but separated in 2006. They finally got divorced in January, 2009.
As an acclaimed actor, Djimon Hounsou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for In America, in 2004, and again for Blood Diamond in 2006.
Update: Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons named their son as Kenzo Lee Housou. Kenzo was named after the Japanese fashion icon Kenzo Takada. He was born 8 lbs and 20 inches.
