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Chelsea Ritschel

Aoki Lee Simmons responds to fan who asked why she is pursuing modelling while studying at ivy league school

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Aoki Lee Simmons has defended her decision to pursue modelling while obtaining a degree at an ivy league university after fans questioned the career choice.

Simmons, 19, who is currently attending Harvard University, addressed the criticism she has faced in a video posted to TikTok, where she responded to one viewer who questioned why someone who is “so articulate and obviously educated” would want to be a model.

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