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• Russell Simmons Finds Love After Kimora Lee Split In Model Noemie ...

  Post Chronicle - Found Jun. 29, 2009 Music mogul Russell Simmons has found a new love following his split from ex-wife Kimora Lee - he is dating French model Noemie Lenoir. KISS star named grand marshal of Honda Indy Toronto - Toronto Star Online Honda Indy adds Kiss classic - Globe and Mail Gene Simmons named grand marshal for T.O. Indy - CTV.ca Gene Simmons on Adam Lambert coming out: 'I think he killed his ... - Examiner.com Explore All

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• RUSSELL SIMMONS' EX REBOUNDS

  New York Post - Found Jun. 28, 2009 After the hip-hop mogul dropped the 23-year-old swimsuit model in favor of 29-year-old model Noemie Lenoir, a spy tells Page Six that Hen...

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  EURweb - Found Jun. 28, 2009 *Russell Simmons showed up with French actress/model Noemie Lenoir at model Jessica White's 25th birthday party at New York spot The Gates and...

• Hollyscoop Party Round Up: It's All About The Scene

  Hollyscoop - Found Jun. 26, 2009 In the big apple, Hip-hop mogul, Russell Simmons, with model Noemie Lenoir in tow, enjoying cocktails at celebrity haunt, Butter Restaurant in...

• Noemie hip-hops to Russell

  The Sun - Found Jun. 24, 2009 He certainly knows how to spot talent... Pin-up girl ... Noemie Lenoir in M&S campaign

• Russell Simmons Snatches African French Goddess????

  Bet.com - Found Jun. 12, 2009 Enter Noemie Lenoir. Can?t figure out where you know shorty from?

• Cannes Film Festival Photos

  Ottawa Sun - Found May. 23, 2009 Model Noemie Lenoir arrives for the screening of the film 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' out of competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival

• In pictures: Cannes charity event

  BBC - Found May. 22, 2009 Models Noemie Lenoir (L) and Lily Cole (R) and designer Donatella Versace all opted for blue gowns. Stone Wells Up During Richardson Tribute - Hollywood Bill Clinton: Give more in tough times - MSNBC Sharon Stone honors Natasha Richardson - Entertainment Weekly Online Robert Pattinson: $20K for a kiss - Entertainment Weekly Online Explore All

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Noémie Lenoir (born September 19, 1979) is a French model and actress.

Biography

Career

Lenoir was first spotted by Ford Models when she was 16 years old. In 2001, Lenoir signed with L'Oréal, and has since appeared in their advertisements alongside Laetitia Casta and long-term model and actress Andie MacDowell. She has also worked for Victoria's Secret, Gap, Next, and many others. Lenoir is currently the face of UK high-street retailer Marks & Spencer, and can be seen in various British magazines and billboards alongside fellow models Twiggy and Laura Bailey.

Personal life

Lenoir was born in Les Ulis, Essonne, France. Her mother comes from the French Island of La Réunion and has Malagasy ancestry. Her family moved first to Gif-sur-Yvette and then to Versailles where she was discovered and started her career in modeling. After a relationship with rapper Stomy Bugsy, she married  international football player Claude Makélélé of Paris Saint-Germain. They have a son named Kelyan Makélélé (born 2 February 2005). The couple split in early 2009. She is currently dating hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. ¹

Filmography

Actress

• Rush Hour 3 August (2007) – Geneviève
• Gomez contre Tavarès (2007)
• Le Doublure (2006) – Karine
• Jeff et Léo, flics et jumeaux – Anna (1 episode, 2004)
• After the Sunset (2004) – Mooré's Girl
• Gomez & Tavarès (2003) – Gina
• Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (2002) – Chamandra

Self

• On n'est pas couché – Herself (1 episode, 11 June 2007)
• French Beauty – Herself (2005)
• Le Grand journal de Canal+ – Herself (1 episode, 2005)
• 20h10 pétantes – Herself (1 episode, 2004)
• Tout le monde en parle – Herself (3 episode, 2000-2003)

She also hosted a show on Trace TV for 2 years

References

External links

• Noémie Lenoir: news, photos and videos on http://www.NoemieLenoir.eu
• Noémie Lenoir at the Internet Movie Database
• Noémie Lenoir at Fashion Model Directory