The rumors were true….Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon Hounsou have announced that they have broken up.

The couple released the following satement to PEOPLE:

“Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have officially separated after 5½ years. Though never married, they have one child together, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who is 3½ years old.”

Kimora also tweeted the following:

“There have been quite a few hurtful rumors circulating. The truth is Djimon+I have been separated for some time. We have remained happy, loving, co-parenting friends+family. We all have much to be thankful for.#HappyThanksgiving”

Damn, damn, damn James!

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