Heidi Klum was born in Bergisch Gladbach, a small city near Cologne, Germany, in 1973. Her career as a top fashion model and swimsuit star began almost by accident when, on a lark, she submitted photos to a model competition hosted by Petra, a young woman's magazine. Klum won the competition, and signed with Metropolitan, the German modeling agency. After modeling in Europe for a few years to great success, she went to the United States to pursue modeling there, and met with more success, culminating in her relationship with Victoria's Secret. This brought her to the pinnacle of modeling and, in 1998, the coveted cover of Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, cementing her status as one of the world's top models. Along with that came lucrative marketing opportunities, including her own signature lines of sandals, jewelry, and perfume. Like many other models, most notably 'Famke Janssen' , the tall and willowy Klum remains surprisingly down-to-earth for a supermodel - a middle-class Westphalian girl from a small city - and has an endearingly goofy, engaging sense of humor. She is famously close to her father, Gunther.
Last name pronounced "Kloom."
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2001.
Spokesmodel of Victorias Secret.
Voted as #9 on the Top 100 Sexiest Women 2004 in FHM [DK]
She has insured her legs for two million dollars.
Longtime companion is singer Seal ; he reportedly treats Heidis daughter, Leni, like his own child. Klum and Seal became engaged on December 23, 2004, at a mountain resort in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, and married on a beach in Mexico on May 10, 2005.
Wedding dress was designed by Vera Wang
Keeps a small bag full of the teeth she lost as a child as a good-luck charm.
Has designed collections for Mouawad jewelry and Birkenstock shoes.
Has her own lines of clothing and swimwear.
Has her own line of beauty products.
Named #57 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Named #25 in FHMs "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.
Has a rose named after her, known as the Heidi Klum rose.
Dedicated a sculpture she painted called "Dog With Butterflies" to commemorate the role of rescue dogs in the aftermath of 9/11.
Like many people in her hometown of Bergisch-Gladbach, she still enjoys participating at the annual carnival parade.
Named #41 in FHM magazines "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement..
Parents: Erna (hairdresser) and Gunther (worked in a cosmetics company).
Released her first single "Wonderland," written for a series of television advertisements of retailer Douglas, and reached #13 on the German singles chart (November 2006).
Due to her TV commercials for Katje wine gums, the companys turnover increased by 26.6 million euros in Germany.
Has designed a less expensive line of jewelry for QVC, the Heidi Klum Jewelry Collection. The line is similar to her collection of fine jewelry for Mouawad, both of which feature her signature clover design.
Said on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that she got to know Seal in a New York hotel after he had trained in a gym and immediately felt in love with him.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $8 million.
Ranked #33 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
In 2008, she earned $3,800,000 as a model/spokesperson for Victorias Secret.
In 2008, Forbes reported her income from various interests at $14 million.
Sister-in-law of Tanya Samuel.
On Friday, November 20, 2009, she legally changed her name to Heidi Samuel. Samuel is the surname of her husband, Seal.
Ranked #10 Sexiest Woman in the world by the Spanish version of DT magazine.
Won $250,000 for the "Twin Towers Fund" on a celebrity edition of Who Wants to be a Millionaire in 2001.
Filed for divorce from her second husband Seal after 6 years of marriage and 3 months of separation [April 6, 2012].
Rescued her son, Henry, and two nannies from a dangerous riptide on Oahu on March 31, 2013.
Launch of her line of maternity fashion, "Lavish".
In 2008, she became an American citizen.
Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 33, a son Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel on November 22, 2006. Childs father is her now ex-2nd husband, Seal.
Gave birth to her 4th child at age 36, a daughter Lou Sulola Samuel on October 9, 2009. Childs father is her now ex-2nd husband, Seal.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 32, a son Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu Samuel on September 12, 2005. Childs father is her now ex-2nd husband, Seal.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 30, a daughter Helene Boshoven Klum on May 4, 2004. Childs biological father is her ex-boyfriend, Flavio Briatore , but she was adopted by her then 2nd husband Seal in December 2009, with whom she began relationship when she was pregnant with Helene.
Friends with Melanie Brown , Debra Messing , Brad Paisley , Kristin Chenoweth , and Tyra Banks.
Going blonde is like buying yourself a light bulb!,I believe that when you put a smile out there, you get a smile back.
When I came to America, I was really into all the things people eat,here. . . . People called me Muffin because I would eat muffins all the,time.
Would it be nice if my skin and body still looked the way it did when I,was 25? Sure. But the fact is, your body changes when you have,children; you get wrinkles as you get older. I like that I have laugh,lines from smiling too much.
When I was younger, I had a perm, and it was really big. My mom was a hairdresser, so even my dad had a perm! I looked like a poodle, but it was cool at the time.
For the longest time, you just sound like a broken record, but you have to be consistent when teaching kids.
I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well.
Never underestimate the power of the ocean.
I always wanted to be a mom.
I believe that when you put a smile out there, you get a smile back.
