Kimberly Porter was an American model and actress. She became well-known for her long-standing relationship with rapper and record producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is also referred to as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, and Diddy. Originally from Georgia, Porter attended Columbus High School before moving to Atlanta to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress and model. It didn’t take long for her to attract the attention of prominent modeling agencies. Over the years, Porter was featured in some of the world’s most prestigious fashion magazines and participated in ad campaigns for various international brands. She made her acting debut in the 2001 romantic drama film ‘The Brothers’. Her most notable role was that of Violet Walker in the short-lived telenovela ‘Wicked Wicked Games’. In November 2018, Porter was discovered deceased at her residence in Toluca Lake. At that time, she was 47 years old.
Career of Kim Porter
Kim Porter slowly made her mark as a successful model. She had the chance to collaborate with well-known figures such as Kimora Lee Simmons, Veronica Webb, and Naomi Campbell. Signed with New York’s Wilhelmina Agency, she appeared on the covers of ‘Runway’ and ‘Essence Magazine.’ Her career took her across the globe, visiting places like Ibiza, Paris, Brazil, Japan, St. Tropez, Italy, Bora Bora, Amsterdam, Africa, Monte Carlo, the Dominican Republic, Anguilla, and Jamaica. She worked with various brands, including Revlon, Coors, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Porter made her acting debut in the romantic drama ‘The Brothers’ directed by Gary Hardwick in 2001. The film featured Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, and Shemar Moore, showcasing the lives and relationships of four men as one of them prepares for marriage. In this film, Porter played a character listed as “Sandra the Temp.”
Her second notable film appearance occurred in 2006 in the thriller-drama ‘The System Within,’ where she played a character referred to as Hayes’ #2 Girl. Porter’s television debut came in the pilot episode of MyNetworkTv’s telenovela ‘Wicked Wicked Games’ (2006-07), where she held a recurring role as Violet Walker. In 2011, she starred in the musical drama ‘Mama I Want to Sing.’ Her final acting role was in the pilot episode of VH1’s comedy series ‘Single Ladies.’ In this episode, which aired on May 30, 2011, Porter portrayed a character named Jasmine.
Porter attended the 77th Annual Academy Awards ceremony alongside Combs. In 2008, she appeared on his VH1 reality show ‘I Want to Work for Diddy.’ In 2017, she worked as a co-producer on ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story,’ a documentary about Combs’ journey to global fame and his status as one of hip hop’s all-time greats. She also made an appearance in the film.
Family & Personal Life
Kim Porter was born on December 15, 1970, in Columbus, Georgia, to Jake and Sarah L. Porter. She had always dreamed of achieving success in the fashion and entertainment fields. Porter completed her studies at Columbus High School, graduating in 1988. She then decided to leave Columbus and move to Atlanta to pursue her aspirations of becoming a model and actress.
Over her lifetime, Porter engaged in two significant relationships. Some reports suggest she was married to American singer Albert Joseph Brown III (commonly known as Al B. Sure!) from 1989 to 1990, while others claim they were never married. Regardless, they had a son together, Quincy Taylor Brown, who was born on June 4, 1991, and later became an actor and singer.
Porter began her relationship with Sean Combs in 1994. Their son, Christian Casey Combs, was born on April 4, 1998. Combs also became the guardian of Quincy. They ended their relationship at some point in 1999, during which Combs entered a highly publicized relationship with singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. He and Porter reconciled in 2003. Their twin daughters, D’Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs, arrived on December 21, 2006. They ultimately separated for the last time in 2007 after Combs welcomed another daughter, named Chance, in 2006 with a woman named Sarah Chapman.
Following her breakup with Combs, Porter led a relatively private life. She focused on raising her children and maintained an active presence on Instagram, where she frequently shared posts. On November 15, 2018, Porter’s body was found at her residence in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. Authorities were notified around noon that day and were informed she had experienced a cardiac arrest. She had reportedly been battling flu-like symptoms and pneumonia for several weeks. Porter was laid to rest in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia, just over a week after her passing.
Net worth of Kim Porter
The estimated net worth of Kim Porter is about $3 million.