History of Heidi Klum in Timeline

Heidi Klum is a prominent German-American figure known for her diverse career. She gained initial fame as a model, notably appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and becoming the first German Victoria's Secret Angel. Beyond modeling, Klum has established herself as a television host, actress, producer, and businesswoman. She has hosted and produced shows like Project Runway and Germany's Next Topmodel, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.

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1997: Marriage to Ric Pipino

In 1997, Heidi Klum married stylist Ric Pipino.

September 2002: Dedication of 'Dog with Butterflies' 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 9/11.

2002: Divorce from Ric Pipino

Heidi Klum and stylist Ric Pipino divorced in 2002.

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.

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.

2004: Co-authorship of 'Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge'

In 2004, Heidi Klum co-authored the book "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge" with Elle magazine editor Alexandra Postman, providing her biography and advice on achieving success.

May 2005: Marriage to Seal

On May 10, 2005, Heidi Klum married Seal on a beach in Mexico.

September 2005: Birth of Son

In September 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their first biological son.

November 2006: Birth of Second Son

In November 2006, Heidi Klum and Seal had their second biological son.

November 2006: Release of Debut Single 'Wonderland'

In November 2006, Heidi Klum released her debut single "Wonderland", which was written for a series of television advertisements for the German retailer Douglas, with proceeds donated to a children's charity in her hometown.

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2007: Contribution to Seal's Album 'System'

In 2007, Heidi Klum contributed to her husband Seal's album "System", singing the duet "Wedding Day", which was written by Seal for their wedding.

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October 2009: Birth of Daughter

In October 2009, Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their biological daughter.

November 2009: Official Name Change to Heidi Samuel

On November 21, 2009, Heidi Klum officially adopted Seal's surname and became legally known as Heidi Samuel.

December 2009: Seal Adopts Leni

In December 2009, Seal officially adopted Leni, and her last name was changed to Samuel.

January 2010: Launch of Maternity Wear Lines

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, stating she combined her knowledge of style, comfort, and practicality gained from her pregnancies.

June 2010: Announcement of Love's Divine Reality Series

In June 2010, Heidi Klum and her then-husband Seal announced that they would be creating a reality series on Lifetime called Love's Divine, named after Seal's song.

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October 2010: Launch of Activewear Line with New Balance

In October 2010, Heidi Klum, in collaboration with New Balance under the brand HKNB, launched a line of active women's wear fashion clothing on Amazon.com.

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.

January 2012: Announcement of Separation from Seal

On January 22, 2012, Heidi Klum and Seal announced that they were separating after almost seven years of marriage.

April 2012: Filing for Divorce from Seal

In April 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 began dating her bodyguard, Martin Kirsten.

March 2013: Joining America's Got Talent as a Judge

In March 2013, Heidi Klum was announced as the new judge on America's Got Talent, replacing Sharon Osbourne.

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May 2014: Honored with the 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 her contributions after Hurricane Sandy.

October 2014: Finalization of Divorce from Seal

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: Launch of Heidi Klum Intimates in Melbourne

In January 2015, Heidi Klum launched her lingerie line "Heidi Klum Intimates" in Melbourne, Australia.

March 2015: Intimates Collection Collaboration with Bendon Launched

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 led to the evacuation of the hall, cancellation of the live broadcast, and the arrest of a man near Heidi Klum, resulting in her evacuation with her daughter Leni and the other judges.

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2015: Appearance in Sia's Music Video

In 2015, Heidi Klum appeared in Australian singer Sia's music video "Fire Meet Gasoline" to promote her lingerie line.

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2017: Breakup with Vito Schnabel

In 2017, Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel broke up after three years of dating.

2017: Release of Heidi & the City Fashion Line

In 2017, Heidi Klum released the fashion line Heidi & the city for exclusive sale in Lidl Grocery Stores, which was first presented at a show during New York Fashion Week.

May 2018: Public Relationship with Tom Kaulitz

In May 2018, Heidi Klum made public her relationship with Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz through Instagram posts and appearances at the Cannes Film Festival.

December 2018: Engagement Announcement to Tom Kaulitz

On December 24, 2018, Heidi Klum announced her engagement to Tom Kaulitz on her Instagram account, posting a picture with the caption "I SAID YES".

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.

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