'Blood Diamond' Star Djimon Hounsou Gets Baby Mama Arrested With Assault Claims

Djimon Hounsou and his baby mama have got bad blood!

The actor and the mother of two of his kids, Riza Simpson, have now had the cops interfere in their business after things got physical between the duo during his attempt to evict her from his Atlanta home.

Djimon Hounsou’s last known relationship was with model Kimora Lee Simmons, whom he dated for five years and shares a son with, before they split up in 2020.

Inside The Intense Episode Between Djimon Hounsou And His Former Girlfriend

The actor had reportedly approached law enforcement in December with claims that Simpson struck his face with a closed fist after he tried to get her out of the townhouse.

Hounsou also informed the cops that their two children were upstairs when the assault occurred, and while the actor was unsure if the kids saw it, he suggested they might have heard it. Weeks after his report at the station, officers visited the Atlanta property last Friday with an arrest warrant for Simpson.

She was subsequently taken into custody for simple assault and obstruction for allegedly giving officers false information when authorities confronted her. As reported by TMZ, officers who reported to the home claimed that the children were home during their visit and could hear them crying in the background.

The Actor And Kimora Lee Simmons Parted Ways In 2020

The model and Hounsou were confirmed to be truly separated after Kimora made a post on social media affirming that the reports are accurate. She, however, noted that their split was amicable and they both remained committed to co-parenting their son, Kenzo Lee Hounsou.

As noted by PEOPLE, the model and her ex were never married, but they dated for over five years. Kimora and Hounsou first met in 2007 while she had just parted ways with her former husband, Russell Simmons.

By 2009, the couple announced to the world that they were expecting a son together, expanding the model’s beautiful brood to three kids. She shared two daughters, Ming and Aoki, with her estranged husband.

Djimon Hounsou And Kimora Lee Simmons Reportedly Kept Custody Agreements On The Down-Low

In the spirit of keeping things amicable, the former lovebirds reportedly got on a mission to draft out a convenient custody agreement for their baby boy.

The Blast shared that sources close to the couple revealed that their respective attorneys have tried to establish a private mediation session that will identify and outline the custody process.

Hounsou was spotted complaining on video that he could spend time with Kenzo on Father’s Day in 2009, implying that Kimora was essentially responsible for the disconnect between them on that day.

However, sources close to the mogul established that the actor was given permission to see his son at any time, but he has deliberately decided to stay away.

The actor’s traveling schedule, which involved him traveling out of the United States to Africa, often also caused a clash in their parenting agreements. Kenzo primarily resided in the United States with Kimora, and traveling outside the country would heavily affect his schedule.

Inside The Beninese-American's Journey To Hollywood

Hounsou was born in Cotonou, Benin, and moved to France alongside his brother, Edmond, at 12 years old. As reported, the actor recalled having a very rough time when he moved to France, and he had to drop out of school while experiencing periods of homelessness and starvation.

Despite the hardships Hounsou and his brother experienced, the actor confessed that he still carried a burning passion for acting and entertainment. By 1987, he had become a staple on the runways of Paris as a model after a chance meeting with Thierry Mugler, who had encouraged him to pursue a career in modeling.

His passion to act reignited on a visit to California to see a friend. By 1990, the stage was set for his acting debut, which propelled him to a bigger role in 1997, which earned him international fame and his first Academy Award nomination.

Since then, he has acted in several blockbusters, including "Furious 7," "Aquaman," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and more. His movies have reportedly collectively grossed a whopping $7.7 billion worldwide.

Djimon Hounsou Voiced His Frustration About His Earnings In Hollywood

Despite his impressive portfolio, the actor has revealed that he still struggles to earn what he truly deserves for his talent in the industry.

The actor revealed in an interview that he feels very cheated by the payment system in the industry, where he has to struggle for a dollar. Comparing his workload to the rewards, Hounsou stated:

"I've come up in the business with some people who are absolutely well off and have very little of my accolades."

He recalled how lots of showrunners have tried to finesse him on several occasions despite his sterling delivery of roles in multiple Hollywood movies. Hounsou complained about how he still always has to prove himself on why he needs to earn every coin.

"They always come at me with a complete low ball: 'We only have this much for the role, but we love you so much, and we really think you can bring so much,'" the actor stated.

He also touched on how it feels to be nominated for an Oscar, but not getting to take the prize home despite the impressive nature of his performances.

What will be the outcome of Djimon Hounsou and his baby mama's episode?