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Supermodel and TV Host Heidi Klum

Let me introduce you to the one and only Heidi Klum! As a long-time fan, I‘ve eagerly followed her groundbreaking career from supermodel to multimedia mogul. Here‘s a quick overview of this talented German-American icon:

Full Name Heidi Klum
Born June 1, 1973 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Age 49
Net Worth $160 million
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Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born in Germany, Heidi was always interested in fashion, design and modeling from a very young age. She was athletic too – ranked nationally for the high jump! But a twisted ankle ended that career path. Luckily at 18 years old, gorgeous Heidi won the national Model 92 contest and snagged a $300,000 modeling contract!

She dropped out of high school and immediately moved to Paris and Milan for runway shows. Can you imagine going from high school student to jet-setting supermodel literally overnight? What a dream! After conquering Europe, she made the leap to New York City where her career exploded.

Rise to Supermodel Status

Heidi spent the 1990s dominating every runway and magazine cover in sight. She modeled for Victoria‘s Secret, Ann Taylor, and many others. And she appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, GQ, Sports Illustrated – you name it!

Her big break came in 1997 when she achieved her goal of becoming a Victoria‘s Secret Angel. She was the first German model to earn this honor! Heidi modeled the famous VS catalogs and runway shows for 13 years and reportedly earned $20 million. Not too shabby!

During this time Heidi became one of the world‘s most in-demand supermodels. She was THE face of fashion with an effortless confidence and bombshell good looks. But this savvy businesswoman had even bigger ambitions…

Transition to TV

In the early 2000s, Heidi started the transition from fashion to television. She landed some small acting gigs on shows like Spin City and Sex and the City. But her big break came in 2004 when she was cast as the host and judge on reality TV show Project Runway.

The show was a monster success and Heidi‘s popularity exploded. She hosted Project Runway for a whopping 16 seasons! Fans loved her wisdom, kindness and signature phrase "Auf Wiedersehen" (goodbye in German).

Heidi‘s other major TV gigs include America‘s Got Talent starting in 2013, Germany‘s Next Topmodel, and brief stints guest hosting MTV‘s TRL. She was building a multimedia empire!

Other Ventures

A true renaissance woman, Heidi expanded her brand into clothing, shoes, fragrance and jewelry lines which make millions each year. She has partnered with Victoria‘s Secret, Jordache, Volkswagen and other major brands for endorsement deals.

Between the TV shows, fashion lines and endorsements, Heidi‘s net worth grew steadily each year. Today it‘s estimated around $160 million! Even more impressive, she‘s donated a lot of time and money to charitable organizations like the American Red Cross and amfAR for AIDS research.

Personal Life

Heidi married celebrity hairstylist Ric Pipino in 1997, but they divorced in 2002. In 2005, she married English musician Seal and had three biological children – Henry, Johan and Lou. She also adopted Seal‘s daughter Leni. After seven years of marriage, Heidi and Seal split in 2012.

In 2018, she found love again with German guitarist Tom Kaulitz who she married in 2019. Even with four kids and a new husband, Heidi‘s career remains in high gear. She‘s still hard at work on TV and with her fashion brands.

Heidi Klum‘s Legacy

For over 25 years, Heidi has shown she‘s far more than just another pretty face. She‘s created a multimedia empire through hard work, savvy business skills and constant reinvention. Heidi paved the way for models to be more than just clotheshorses – they can be business moguls and TV stars too!

At 49, Heidi is still at the top of her game with no plans to slow down. She‘s a true inspiration as a model, mother, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Thanks for letting me gush about the fabulous career and achievements of my favorite supermodel Heidi Klum! I hope you enjoyed learning more about this barrier-breaking icon.

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