Heidi Klum, the queen of style and former host of Project Runway, isn’t just a supermodel; she’s also a devoted mother to four children—Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou. Heidi has always prioritized her kids' privacy, ensuring their lives remain as normal as possible despite her glamorous career. “My oldest daughter, Leni, wants to post her face, but I always say, ‘No, you’re not allowed to,’” Heidi once shared with People. “Whenever she’s in it, it has to be from the back or somehow concealed.” It’s clear that Heidi is committed to protecting her children's innocence and privacy, even in the digital age.
Heidi explained her parenting philosophy further, saying her rules differ when it comes to herself and her husband, Tom Kaulitz. “I feel like we’re grown-ups—but I want to try and keep them as children for as long as possible.” This heartfelt approach to parenting reveals the softer side of the global icon, proving that her priorities lie with her family first and foremost.
Leni: The Eldest Daughter Following in Heidi’s Footsteps
Leni, Heidi’s firstborn, was born on May 4, 2004, with Flavio Briatore, a Formula One team manager. Though Flavio and Heidi split shortly after Leni’s conception, Leni has still managed to find a supportive figure in Seal, who adopted her in December 2009. Despite her biological father's absence, Leni has blossomed into a stunning young woman who's carving her own path in the modeling world.
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Leni made her modeling debut alongside her mother on the cover of Vogue Germany’s January/February 2021 issue. Heidi couldn’t have been prouder, sharing on Instagram, “I’m so proud of you. And not because you chose this path. I know that no matter which way you go, it will be your own.” Since then, Leni has achieved significant milestones in her career, opening Berlin Fashion Week in late January 2021 and modeling for high-end designers like Kaviar Gauche, Michael Sontag, Lala Berlin, and Esther Perbrandt. Her career continues to flourish, with Leni starring in beauty campaigns, walking designer runways, and gracing more magazine covers.
In August 2022, Heidi revealed that Leni had moved to New York City to attend college at her dream school. “I started in New York, so she knows it inside and out,” Heidi told Entertainment Tonight. Leni's journey is just beginning, and it’s exciting to see where her career will take her next.
Henry: The Eldest Son
Henry, born on September 12, 2005, is the first child shared between Heidi and Seal. While their marriage was full of love, it wasn’t meant to last forever. Heidi and Seal renewed their vows annually, but they eventually separated in January 2012, with their divorce finalized in October 2014.
Despite the split, Heidi remains proud of her eldest son, Henry. Although she doesn’t frequently post photos of her children, she occasionally shares insights into their lives. In December 2020, Heidi opened up about how her kids were coping with homeschooling during the pandemic. “It’s very hard for them,” she told People, noting the additional challenges of living in Germany while filming Germany’s Next Top Model. “It’s definitely hard for them because they are doing school in a different time zone,” she explained. “They do it here late at night, until like 11:00 p.m. because they’re still on L.A. time with their class.” Heidi praised her children for their resilience, saying, “Kudos to my kids for not slacking and doing it all. They’re real troopers.”
