History of Heidi Klum in Timeline
Heidi Klum is a prominent German-American model, television personality, producer, and businesswoman. Rising to fame in the late 1990s, she gained significant recognition after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998. She further cemented her status as a leading figure in the fashion industry by becoming the first German model to achieve the coveted title of Victoria's Secret Angel. Klum has since diversified her career, becoming a well-known face on television and establishing herself as a successful producer and entrepreneur.
April 1992: Winner of Model 92
On April 29, 1992, Heidi Klum won the national modeling contest "Model 92" out of 25,000 contestants.
1997: Joanne Gair Body Painting Works
From 1997, Heidi Klum was the object and subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in several editions.
1997: Marriage to Ric Pipino
In 1997, Heidi Klum married stylist Ric Pipino.
1998: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover
In 1998, Heidi Klum appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
2001: Music Video Appearance
In 2001, Heidi Klum appeared in Kelis's "Young, Fresh n' New" music video, off her second album Wanderland.
2001: Role in Blow Dry
In 2001, Heidi Klum had a supporting role in the movie Blow Dry.
September 2002: Dedication of Sculpture
On September 27, 2002, Heidi Klum dedicated a sculpture she painted called "Dog with Butterflies" to commemorate the role of rescue dogs in the aftermath of 11 September.
2002: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002.
2002: Swimsuits for Sports Illustrated
In 2002, Heidi Klum designed swimsuits, which were featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
2002: Divorce from Ric Pipino
In 2002, Heidi Klum divorced stylist Ric Pipino.
March 2003: Relationship with Flavio Briatore
In March 2003, Heidi Klum began a relationship with Flavio Briatore, the Italian managing director of Renault’s Formula One team.
2003: Featured in James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing video game
In 2003, Heidi Klum was featured in the video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, where she played the villain Dr. Katya Nadanova.
May 2004: Birth of Daughter Leni
In May 2004, Heidi Klum gave birth to her daughter Leni in New York City. Seal was present for Leni's birth.
December 2004: Engagement to Seal
In December 2004, Heidi Klum and Seal got engaged on a glacier in Whistler, British Columbia.
December 2004: Project Runway Debut
In December 2004, Heidi Klum became the host, judge, and executive producer of Project Runway.
2004: Co-authoring "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge"
In 2004, Heidi Klum co-authored "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge" with Elle magazine editor Alexandra Postman. The book gives Klum's biography and her advice on becoming successful.
2004: Role in Ella Enchanted
In 2004, Heidi Klum had a supporting role in the movie Ella Enchanted.
2004: Walked for Zac Posen at New York Fashion Week
In 2004, Heidi Klum walked for Zac Posen during New York Fashion Week.
May 2005: Marriage to Seal
On May 10, 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal married on a beach in Mexico.
September 2005: Birth of First Son
In September 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal's first son was born.
September 2006: Mouawad Jewelry Collection Debut
On September 14, 2006, Heidi Klum's Mouawad jewelry collection debuted on the QVC cable shopping network.
November 2006: Birth of Second Son
In November 2006, Heidi Klum and Seal's second son was born.
November 2006: Release of Debut Single "Wonderland"
In November 2006, Heidi Klum released her debut single "Wonderland", written for a series of television advertisements for the German retailer Douglas. Proceeds were given to a children's charity in her hometown of Bergisch Gladbach.
2006: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2006.
2006: Cameo in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the movie The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: Germany's Next Topmodel
Since 2006, Heidi Klum has been the host, judge, and co-producer of Germany's Next Topmodel.
July 2007: Forbes Top-Earning Supermodels
In July 2007, Forbes named Heidi Klum third on the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels, having earned US$8 million in the previous 16 months.
2007: Forbes Income Estimate
For 2007, Forbes estimated Heidi Klum's income at US$14 million.
2007: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2007.
2007: Contribution to Seal's Album "System"
In 2007, Heidi Klum contributed to her husband Seal's album System, singing the duet "Wedding Day", a song that Seal wrote for their wedding.
2007: Cameo in Perfect Stranger
In 2007, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the film Perfect Stranger.
2007: Very Sexy Makeup Collection
In Fall 2007, Heidi Klum designed makeup for Victoria's Secret as part of their "Very Sexy Makeup Collection", titled "The Heidi Klum Collection".
2007: Celebrity Spokesmodel for Jordache
Since 2007, Heidi Klum has been a celebrity spokesmodel for Jordache.
April 2008: Jordache Clothing Line Launch
On April 30, 2008, Heidi Klum's clothing line for Jordache was launched.
November 2008: Guitar Hero World Tour Commercial
In November 2008, Heidi Klum appeared in two versions of a Guitar Hero World Tour commercial, doing a take on Tom Cruise's Risky Business scene lip-synching to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll".
2008: US Open T-Shirt Design
For the 2008 US Open, Heidi Klum designed a screen print T-shirt sold at the US Open shop, with proceeds going to a non-profit organization.
2008: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008.
2008: American Citizenship
In 2008, Heidi Klum became an American citizen while maintaining her German citizenship.
2008: Emmy Nomination for Project Runway
In 2008, Heidi Klum received an Emmy nomination for hosting Project Runway.
2008: Emmy Nomination
In 2008, Heidi Klum was nominated for an Emmy for "outstanding host of a reality or reality-competition show" for Project Runway.
2008: Very Sexy Makeup Collection Second Run
In Fall 2008, a second run of Heidi Klum's makeup collection for Victoria's Secret "Very Sexy Makeup Collection" was released.
October 2009: Birth of Daughter
In October 2009, Heidi Klum and Seal's daughter was born.
October 2009: Heidilicious Photo Book Release
In October 2009, Heidilicious, a photo book by photographer Rankin featuring Heidi Klum, was released.
November 2009: Adoption of Seal's Surname
On November 21, 2009, Heidi Klum officially adopted Seal's surname and became legally known as Heidi Samuel.
December 2009: Seal's Adoption of Leni
In December 2009, Seal officially adopted Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, and her last name was changed to Samuel.
2009: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2009.
2009: Project Runway Peabody Award
In 2009, Project Runway received a Peabody Award, the first time a reality show won the award.
January 2010: Maternity Wear Line Launch
In January 2010, Heidi Klum launched two maternity wear lines: Lavish by Heidi Klum for A Pea in the Pod, and Loved by Heidi Klum for Motherhood Maternity. Klum created these lines based on her own experiences and understanding of what works in terms of style, comfort and practicality during pregnancy.
June 2010: Reality Series Announcement
In June 2010, Heidi Klum and her husband Seal announced that they would be making a reality series on Lifetime titled Love's Divine, named after Seal's song.
October 2010: Departure from Victoria's Secret
In October 2010, Heidi Klum parted ways with Victoria's Secret after 13 years.
October 2010: Active Wear Fashion Clothing Line Launch
In October 2010, Heidi Klum, in collaboration with New Balance, launched a line of active woman's wear fashion clothing under the name HKNB on Amazon.com.
2010: Seal's Secret Music Video
In 2010, Heidi Klum appeared in the second video for her then-husband Seal's song "Secret" off his album Seal 6: Commitment.
2010: Forbes Top-Earning Models Ranking
In 2010, Heidi Klum ranked second with estimated earnings of US$20 million on Forbes' list of the World's Top-Earning Models (2010–2011).
2010: Joanne Gair Body Painting Works
Until 2010, Heidi Klum was the object and subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in several editions.
April 2011: Leading Walk for Kids
On April 30, 2011, Heidi Klum led Walk for Kids, a community 5K walk to raise funds as part of Children's Hospital Los Angeles community awareness efforts.
May 2011: Forbes' Ranking
In May 2011, Forbes magazine estimated Klum's total earnings for that year as US$20 million and ranked her second on the list of the "World's Top-Earning Models".
May 2011: Forbes Top-Earning Models Ranking
In May 2011, Heidi Klum ranked second with estimated earnings of US$20 million on Forbes' list of the World's Top-Earning Models (2010–2011).
January 2012: Separation Announcement
On January 22, 2012, Heidi Klum and Seal announced that they were separating after almost seven years of marriage.
April 2012: Filing for Divorce
On April 6, 2012, Heidi Klum filed for divorce from Seal, requesting that her name be restored to her birth name of Heidi Klum.
2012: Relationship with Martin Kirsten
In 2012, Heidi Klum dated her bodyguard, Martin Kirsten.
March 2013: Joining America's Got Talent
In March 2013, Heidi Klum joined America's Got Talent as a judge, replacing Sharon Osbourne.
2013: Emmy Award for Project Runway
In 2013, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for Project Runway.
May 2014: Honored with Crystal Cross Award
In May 2014, Heidi Klum was honored with the Crystal Cross Award of the American Red Cross for her charity work, notably for her contributions to the Red Cross after Hurricane Sandy.
October 2014: Divorce Finalized
On October 14, 2014, Heidi Klum's divorce from Seal was finalized.
2014: Relationship with Vito Schnabel
In 2014, Heidi Klum started dating art curator Vito Schnabel.
January 2015: Lingerie Line Launch in Melbourne
In January 2015, Heidi Klum launched her lingerie line "Heidi Klum Intimates" in Melbourne, Australia.
March 2015: Intimates Collection Launch with Bendon
In March 2015, Heidi Klum launched her Intimates collection in collaboration with Bendon.
May 2015: Bomb Threat at Germany's Next Top Model Finale
On May 14, 2015, during the live finale of the 10th season of Germany's Next Top Model in the SAP Arena, a bomb threat was made, leading to the evacuation of the hall and cancellation of the live broadcast. Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni were evacuated along with the other judges. A suspicious suitcase was found but was a hoax.
2017: Breakup with Vito Schnabel
In 2017, Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel broke up after three years of dating.
2017: Fashion Line Release with Lidl
In 2017, Heidi Klum released the fashion line Heidi & the city for exclusive sale in Lidl Grocery Stores. It was first presented with a show at the New York Fashion Week.
September 2018: Departure from Project Runway
On September 7, 2018, it was confirmed that Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn would not be returning to Project Runway for the 17th season.
December 2018: Engagement to Tom Kaulitz
On December 24, 2018, Heidi Klum announced on her Instagram that she and Tom Kaulitz were engaged and posted a picture of the couple where the ring was showing with the caption "I SAID YES" followed with a red heart emoji.
2018: Cameo in Ocean's 8
In 2018, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the film Ocean's 8.
February 2019: Private Marriage to Tom Kaulitz
In February 2019, Heidi Klum privately married Tom Kaulitz.
February 2019: Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2019, it was announced that Heidi Klum would be departing from her role as a judge on America's Got Talent after judging seasons 8 through 13 and the first season of America's Got Talent: The Champions.
August 2019: Wedding Ceremony with Tom Kaulitz
In August 2019, Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz's wedding ceremony was held on the yacht Christina O in Italy.
2019: Final Year as Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2019, Heidi Klum's last year as a judge on the NBC reality show America's Got Talent.
February 2020: Return to America's Got Talent
In February 2020, it was announced that Heidi Klum would be returning to the judging panel for the fifteenth season of the main series of America's Got Talent.
March 2020: Making the Cut Premiere
In March 2020, Making the Cut, a fashion competition show hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
2020: Return as Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2020, Heidi Klum returned as a judge on the NBC reality show America's Got Talent.
August 2022: Making the Cut Final Season Premiere
In August 2022, the final season of Making the Cut premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
2024: Final Year as Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2024, Klum was featured as a judge on the NBC reality show America's Got Talent.
January 2025: Return to Project Runway
On January 3, 2025, it was announced that Heidi Klum would return to host Project Runway for the series' twenty-first season.
February 2025: Second Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2025, it was announced that Heidi Klum would again be departing the judging panel of America's Got Talent.
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