Aoki was click kiss 65 - year - old businessperson Vittorio Assaf .

Kimora Lee Simmonsis revealing how she felt about her daughter Aokidatingmuch older businessperson Vittorio Assaf.

Aoki’s relationship with Vittorio became known in April when Page Sixpublishedphotos of them kissing in St. Barts.

A sourcetoldPeople at the time, “Aoki and Vittorio are spending time together and enjoying each others' company.”

But the rumored romance was over just as quickly as it seemingly began. Less than a week after the news broke, afterbacklashover the 44-year age gap between Aoki, 21, and Vittorio, 65, it was reported thatthey’d broken up.

This week, Kimora finally weighed in on the matter herself and admitted she was, indeed, “a little bit embarrassed” once the photos went viral.

“But you know me, I’m definitely like, ‘It is what it is, honey. Come on home, let’s go. Mama’s got your back,'” shetoldTMZ.

Kimora also said she didn’t believe Aoki and Vittorio were actually ever together. “I don’t think she had an anything,” she said in response to a question about whether she knew of the relationship. “She’s a young, pretty girl, and I think, we don’t think that the toads that we may kiss is gonna be broadcasted.”

“And I personally feel a little bit like she was set up,” Kimora added, “which is why I try to teach the girls. There’s definitely an age dynamic there.”

You can see her full interviewhere.

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Aoki was snapped kissing 65-year-old businessperson Vittorio Assaf.

Celebrity Kimora Lee Simmons wearing a black off-the-shoulder gown with statement necklace

Aoki on runway

Vittorio Assaf and a woman

Kimora and Aoki posing for the cameras at an event

Kimora Lee Simmons speaking at an event

Closeup of Kimora and Aoki