Vanessa and Angela are the daughters of Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Run DMC. All three star on the MTV reality series “Run’s House” with the rest of their family.
In 2006, Vanessa and Angela came up with the idea for feminine but sporty footwear, called it Pastry and launched in spring 2007 with 4 shoes. The line was a runaway hit and Pastry did over $15 million in 2007 sales. Clothing and handbags were added in spring 2008, and the line has been projected to bring over $50 million in total sales by year end. |
Vanessa Simmons is the oldest daughter and oldest child. She grew up in the family home in New Jersey, and graduated from St. John’s University in 2007 with a degree in Communications. |
In addition to being a footwear entrepeneur, she is also a Ford model and aspiring actress. She was #82 in Maxim Magazine’s “Hot 100” 2006 list. In March 2007, she was featured in a national Verizon commercial and later was cast in a limited role as Lola on the CBS soap opera “Guiding Light“.
Vanessa takes acting very seriously. She recently bowed out from the Miss California USA competition to begin production on “Boogie Town“, a modern day hiphop West Side Story flick which takes place in a New York City of the future. The movie is due out in summer 2009.
Vanessa currently resides in Hollywood, CA with her sister Angela.
Angela Simmons is the second daughter and second oldest. She graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. |
Angela is executive editor of Word Up! magazine’s subsidiary publication “Angela’s Rundown“. “Angela’s Rundown” is a monthly magazine targeting youths age 14-18 and cover teen issues, style, music, and fashion while offering fashion tips and in-depth celebrity interviews.
She was also featured in Bow Wow‘s video “Shorty Like Mine“. Rev Run confirmed she was dating Bow Wow in 2007 in his book “Take Back Your Family“.
In 2008, she and Vanessa were selected as one of BET‘s “Top 25 under 25”.
In January 2009, both Angela and Vanessa will star in their own “Run’s House” reality series spinoff, “Daddy’s Little Girls” set to air on MTV.
The Simmons sisters have several famous and accomplished relatives.
Russell Simmons, their father’s brother, is the media and fashion mogul who founded Phat Farm, Baby Phat and Run Athletics. He sold Phat Fashions (parent to Baby Phat and Phat Farm) in 2004 for a reported $140 million. Russell is heavily involved in philantrophic interests and political activism. One of Russell’s best known philantropic activity is the launch of the Green Initiative Bracelets to support the Diamond Empowerment Fund which helps people to have a better life in Africa.
Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons ex-wife, is the creative founding visionary behind Baby Phat. She was recently promoted to creative director for the parent brand Phat Fashions and is said to have a very active role in design and marketing. Kimora is also the mother of Angela and Vanessa’s cousins: Ming Lee and Aoki. Kimora Lee Simmons also has her own reality show titled “Kimora, Life in the Fab Lane“.
Daniel “Danny” Simmons, Jr is the oldest brother to Rev Run and Russell. He is an accomplished abstract painter and the creator of HBO’s TV series “Def Poetry“.
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193 Responses to “About Vanessa and Angela Simmons”
i love yall shoe soo much
our schoes are great,sorry im from germany my english is not perfect..^^
i like looovvveee your shoes and am having a quinceanera and wanted to wear some pastry's that matched my colors!!!
I love your shose especially your lemon lime sprinkle runners but i cant find them anymore n wen they were in stores didn't find them in my size. 🙁
Keep the Pastrys Cumin ! !
hey yall i just wanted to say that i just bought me some pastrys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the smore boots make sure to buy them they are really cute
your shoes are tight
This is a very outstanding brand thanks to Angela and Vanessa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHc475DIHmY angela simmons do you use the illuminati? : O
I think all three of you are beautiful, Vanessa, Angela and pretty black Jess.Obviously I am watching an older show but I would like to get to know Jess.
okay wow, I love both shows "Run's House" and "daddy"s Little Girls" and they are both ny favorite shows! I think you both arew great role models to our generation, me being 20 in a way i wanna be like you guys. I really love Pastry its so cute! I own a pair myself and love em to death and plan on adding to the collection. So If you ever wanted feed back or had any doubts all I can say is I love what you guys are doing and please just keep up the good work, you're fabulous!
omg i cant beleive its really u guys i love u so much angela and vannesa i've got pastri in black ice and blackberry love dem xxxx
i love yourall pastry shoes from melissa
angela and vanessa i enjoy your all pastry shoes,they match my outfits and they blend my stly i love you guys so much keep up the good work thank you
u guys are stupid ugly people
i just love all of your shoes
i love your show and your clothing and shoe line
Enjoy viewing 'Daddy's Little Girls' and all that you and your Family enjoy with one another. Run, Justine have some beautiful children [a bit worried about Jo Jo though (?)] and household. The Family Dynamics keeps me returning to both 'Run's House' and 'Daddy's Little Girls'. Continue to shine 'Family in my head' (as Wendy Williams says). Ms. Johnson in Indiana
i love ya handbags
I think pastry’s are great shoes I have 3 pair so far and I also think that Vanessa,and angela are great shoe makers and I admire u girls so much and I love your shoes…GREAT JOB!!!
I love your clothing line later I want to be fashion designer, do you have suggestions?but the clothes, bags and shoes can also buy in Netherlands?
xox,,. Nina (girl from the Netherlands)
Angela….i will like u 2 come down 2 Africa(NIGERIA) 2 see me………..coz i wanna go out wiv u…..checkout my profile on facebook………..Ahmed Sidi or email me..ahmedcee@hotmail.com, but i use ahmedcee@yahoo.com for facebook mail..+2348033754141 if u wanna talk kay………..i am 4real.
I love everything that you do! you inspires me!! also ilove Daddys girl you are the best andI love you guys. Runs house is the best show on mtv and hopefull you do a 5th season. You guys are such good rolemodels and keep on doin what you do. i love hightops now because you mand them stand out.i would lov it if you emailed me xxxxx.
hi i love yall shoes i bought 9 pairs last year they are so adorable. i hope yall make sum moe pastry pumps them jankies is so sweet and i can rock them around my neighborhood and a t school.
My Math Teacher Taught Angela. She Brags About Her A Lot !
You guyss aree doinn an excellent job! Keep upp the good work… U guys inspire meh
i love u guys and ur shoes!
its a lot of plus size women that like ur clothes need the size 14 up thx
thx
I love all your shoes and bags
you guys r so creative this is from a london girl <3
i love ya to so much
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Good day I would love to get in contact with you guys Vanessa and Angela
I see a major market here in SOUTH Africa if there’s anyway we can launch your product’s here in south Africa there is a major gap for clothing and shoes here
Hope to hear form you
Thank you
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