Kim Porter — Life In Photos

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November 15, 2018 4:36PM EST

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Kim Porter smiling

Kim Porter smiling — Kim Porter is seen here smiling at an event. She wore a black outfit and matching black beret.

Kim is best known as an actress and model. She is also known as Diddy’s on-again, off-again love and mother to his four children, son Quincy, who she had with Al B. Sure! but he adopted, son Christian, and twin daughters D’Lila Star and Jessie James. The former couple started dating around 1997 and split for good 10 years later in 2007, but they always remained close friends.

She was born in 1971 and raised in Columbus, Georgia before moving to Atlanta in 1988 to pursue a modeling career. She went on to appear in numerous fashion shows and even appeared on the cover of ‘Essence’ magazine and ‘Jet’ magazine. She also pursued acting and appeared in various television series and films, including ‘Law & Order’ and ‘The Brothers and Mama’.

Kim passed away unexpectedly from lobar pneumonia in Nov. 2018.

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Kim Porter’s memorial

Kim Porter’s memorial — Sean Combs hosted a memorial gathering in memory of his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter where he was surrounded by friends and family after her sudden passing. He was in an on-again, off-again relationship with her for 10 years.

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Kim Porter poses with her twin daughters at a premiere

Kim Porter poses with her twin daughters at a premiere — Kim Porter and her twin daughters D’Lilah Star and Jessie James Combs pose at the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story’ film premiere, in Los Angeles, CA in June 2017. They all wore black and white ensembles to the event.

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Kim Porter and Christian Combs at a fashion show

Kim Porter and Christian Combs at a fashion show — Christian Combs and Kim Porter pose at the Tom Ford show during New York Fashion Week in Feb. 2018. Christian wore a colorful blazer and black pants whiel Kim wore a black off-the-shoulder dress.

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Kim Porter and son Quincy outside a runway show

Kim Porter and son Quincy outside a runway show — Kim Porter smiles at the Swarovski Childrens’ fashion collection runway show during Kids Fashion Week, held at Industria Studios in the West Village of NYC. She wore a black and white ensemble.

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Kim Porter and Sean Combs aka Diddy at his birthday celebration

Kim Porter and Sean Combs aka Diddy at his birthday celebration — Kim Porter and Sean Combs
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Birthday Celebration, Los Angeles, America – 21 Nov 2015

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Kim Porter on a red carpet

Kim Porter on a red carpet — Kim Porter at Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith’s annual All-Star Bash in Los Angeles,CA in Feb. 2018. She wore a black jacket over a crop top and black skirt.

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Kim Porter in a tan ensemble

Kim Porter in a tan ensemble — Actress Kim Porter attends the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Awards honoring Quincy Jones at Chateau Marmont, in Los Angeles, CA. She wore a tan outfit with a black belt.

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Kim Porter in a black leather dress

Kim Porter in a black leather dress — Kim Porter at the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: The Bad Boy Story’ screening during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in Apr. 2017. She wore a figure-flattering black leather dress.

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Kim Porter and Sean Combs dressed to impress

Kim Porter and Sean Combs dressed to impress — Sean P. Diddy Combs and Kim Porter celebrate his 35th birthday party in New York in Nov. 2004. They were both dressed to impress for the party.

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Kim Porter and Sean Combs at the 2004 Kennedy Centre Honours

Kim Porter and Sean Combs at the 2004 Kennedy Centre Honours — Kim Porter and Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs at the 2004 Kennedy Centre Honours in Washington in Dec. 2004. They both wore black outfits to the fancy event.

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Kim Porter and her sons pose at the MTV Video Music Awards

Kim Porter and her sons pose at the MTV Video Music Awards — Kim Porter and Quincy, Justin and Christian Combs pose at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, FL. Kim looked amazing in a bright red dress.

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Kim Porter and family at the BET Awards

Kim Porter and family at the BET Awards — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kim Porter with family at the BET Awards in 2006. They all matched in white, light blue, and yellow ensembles.

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Kim Porter, Sean Combs and their sons on the red carpet of the BET Awards

Kim Porter, Sean Combs and their sons on the red carpet of the BET Awards — Kim Porter and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with their children Quincy, Christian and Justin Combs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA. All the guys wore shades during the event.

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Kim Porter, Sean Combs and their kids at Sean’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Kim Porter, Sean Combs and their kids at Sean’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and family, including Kim Porter, celebrate his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the 2008 ceremony in Los Angeles, CA. He made a memorable speech at the event.

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Kim Porter poses with Sean Combs and their kids

Kim Porter poses with Sean Combs and their kids — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and family pose at Sean’s star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. They all wore matching white and tan ensembles.

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Kim Porter smiles with Sean Combs and their kids in Hollywood

Kim Porter smiles with Sean Combs and their kids in Hollywood — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kim Porter celebrate his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with their kids in tow. They were all smiles while posing for photos at the ceremony.

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Kim Porter and her twin daughters walking in West Hollywood, CA

Kim Porter and her twin daughters walking in West Hollywood, CA — P Diddy & Kim Porter take twins to Kitson Kids in West Hollywood

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Kim Porter and her kids having fun

Kim Porter and her kids having fun — Kim Porter and her children arrive into Gustavia from their massive yacht to head to St. Jean Beach. Diddy’s family all posed and waved as they arrived into harbor on their dinghy boat.

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Kim Porter and Sean Combs at the Academy Awards

Kim Porter and Sean Combs at the Academy Awards — Kim Porter and Sean P Diddy Combs at the Academy Awards. He wore a black velvet suit and she wore a sparkling silver dress.

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Kim Porter in a white vest

Kim Porter in a white vest — Kim Porter smiles at Tao Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival hosted by Stella Artois in Utah in Jan. 2009. She wore a warm white vest and black pants during the outing.

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