Heidi Klum

Non-Public Biography Node
Birthday: June 1, 1973
Age: 38
Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Big Break: Appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Biography
Heidi Klum was first discovered after she was voted winner of a national contest ‘Model 92’, and was then offered a modeling contract. Klum has been on the covers of many fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She is also well known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Along with modeling, she has made many appearances in movies and TV shows, such as Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and Ella Enchanted. Since 2004 she has been the host, judge, and executive producer of Project Runway. In addition, Klum has designed her own clothing line, jewelry collection, and perfume.

In 1997, Klum married stylist Ric Pipino, and divorced in 2002. In 2003, Klum announced that she was pregnant with her then boyfriend, Flavio Briatore. During her pregnancy she began a relationship with musician Seal. Klum gave birth to Helen Leni Klum in 2004. Seal and Heidi married in 2005, and together they have two boys, Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu Samuel and Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel.

Did you know...
    Heidi is afraid of heights.
  • Heidi was ranked #46 in FHM Online's 100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2007.
  • Heidi has appeared in print ads for Peek & Cloppenburg, Comma, Rosner, McDonalds, H & M and K-fee.
  • Heidi has the honor of a rose being named after her name, Heidi Klum Rose.
  • Heidi's nickname is The Body.
  • Heidi wears a size 10 shoe.
  • Heidi is an avid painter and has had several of her paintings appear in various art magazines in the U.S.
  • Heidi faces a lawsuit from designer Cynthia Rodriguez and fashion merchandiser Elizabeth Marie Ann Zwiebach who claim they offered the concept for a program called American Runway to Klum's agents in July 2003 - three months before the supermodel and production company Miramax launched their own show based on a similar premise.
  • Heidi keeps a small bag full of the teeth she lost as a child as a good luck charm.
  • Heidi has insured her legs for two million dollars.
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Heidi Klum Dances At First Event Post Seal Split
February 9, 2012
After Heidi Klum and Seal announced their shocking split, it was hard enough for me to leave the house, so I can't imagine how hard it must've been on Heidi.

While Heidi has been photographed out and about around Los Angeles, last night was her first big event. She shined on the red carpet at Wednesday's amfAR gala at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan.
Heidi Klum Makes Public Appearance Post Seal Split, Still Wearing Ring
February 6, 2012
And yes, she’s still wearing her wedding ring.

Heidi Klum and Seal continue to lead us on. They’re both still wearing their wedding rings, and Seal keeps talking about how they might reconcile. But a source says Heidi is complaining: “Seal won’t shut up.”

“They have zero plans to get back together,” a source close to Heidi told Us Weekly, adding that she’s saying she’s getting pretty tired of him opening his mouth up about the matter.
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Heidi Klum: Seal and I Have No Plans to Get Together
February 4, 2012
Then why are they still wearing their wedding rings!? Even though Seal has been buzzing around the talk-show circuit about how he and Heidi are legally “still together,” and that he wears his wedding band as a token of his love for her, it’s obvious that Heidi has other plans, and she wants out!

“They have zero plans to get back together,” a source close to Heidi tells Us Weekly.
Heidi Klum Thanks Fans For Support After Seal Split
January 31, 2012
Heidi Klum has been keeping pretty quiet since announcing her split from Seal. I mean, it’s been an entire week and she still hasn’t started dating anyone. That’s very un-celebrity-like. I’m starting to worry. I think she might be mourning a little too much.

But Klum broke her silence at least a bit, Tweeting her appreciation for her fans’ support.
Seal on Split from Heidi Klum: 'We Are Not Getting Divorced'
January 27, 2012
Well that explains the Emo nail polish.

Seal, who I didn’t even know could actually speak until the past couple of weeks, now has plenty to say.

Seal told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush: “We’re not getting divorced. We’re not even legally separated. We are separated. The reality of the situation is we have grown apart. And so… is there a chance of us getting back together? Honestly, Billy, I don’t know. I don’t know the answer to that.”
Seal Says Reconciliation With Heidi is Possible; Sings 'Let's Stay Together'
January 25, 2012
Wait so you mean all this huge news was for nothing? They’re going to get back together? And Seal has an album that just dropped on Tuesday, Soul 2 available in stores and on iTunes? Crazy!

Seal and Heidi Klum just announced their divorce on Sunday, but Seal already seems to think that a reconciliation is possible.
Report: Heidi Klum Separated From Seal Because He's a 'Controlling Diva'
January 24, 2012
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Oooh, does he have a diva alter ego like ‘Sasha Fierce’? Can we give him one? If so, I nominate ‘Walrus.’

More and more reports are surfacing that Heidi Klum was the one to walk away from her marriage to Seal, the reason being he has a bad, controlling temper. Now, more sources are saying that Seal was a “diva” who “treated people poorly,” and Heidi wanted to take her kids away from his negativity.

A source tells says, “Heidi’s first priority has always been her marriage, but she felt like Seal wasn’t meeting her halfway.”
Seal and Heidi Klum Breakup: Holiday Trip to Aspen Was the FInal Straw
January 24, 2012
Heidi Klum and Seal took a trip to Aspen over the Holidays, and somewhere between skiing and building snowmen they realized that their marriage was over. “Aspen was the final straw,” says a source.

Is Aspen bad luck? Because Nick Cannon went to Aspen and came home with mild kidney failure…I’m just saying.

Anyways, Seal and Heidi spent their annual Christmas vacation in Aspen, Colorado and all the togetherness made them realize that their marriage was crumbling.
Heidi Klum Shopping For Divorce Lawyers
January 24, 2012
And then she decided to just wait till she got a good Groupon offer.

Turns out Heidi Klum's decision to divorce Seal was a longtime coming. Or, at least two weeks. Klum has been spending the past couple of weeks shopping around for the best divorce lawyers in Los Angeles.

According to TMZ, Klum conducted interviews with various divorce attorneys, and selected one based on an interview.

HEIDI: And what are your strengths?

LAWYER: Well I got Vanessa Bryant three houses…
Seal On Heidi Klum Divorce: We're Both Grieving
January 24, 2012
Seal and Heidi Klum's split shocked everyone, including themselves, apparently:

"I think we were shocked" –Seal

The couple announced their split on Sunday, and considering there was no buzz circling around the split, no rumors, no nothing, we were all pretty surprised. It left us asking two important questions: First, what went wrong? And second, are they still going to do joint Halloween costumes?

Anyway, Seal has now spoken out about the split, saying that he still loves Heidi and has no intention to remove his wedding ring:

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