History of Heidi Klum in Timeline
Heidi Klum is a prominent German-American model, television personality, producer, and businesswoman. Her career gained significant momentum after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998. She further solidified her status by becoming the first German model to achieve the coveted Victoria's Secret Angel title. Klum has expanded her influence beyond modeling into television, production, and business ventures, making her a well-known figure in the entertainment and fashion industries.
April 1992: Won "Model 92" Modeling Contest
On April 29, 1992, Heidi Klum won the "Model 92" national modeling contest out of 25,000 contestants, securing a US$300,000 contract with Metropolitan Models New York.
1997: Body Painting Works
From 1997, Heidi Klum was the object and subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in several editions until 2010.
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 and became the first German model to achieve this milestone.
2001: Appeared in Kelis's Music Video
In 2001, Heidi Klum appeared in Kelis's "Young, Fresh n' New" music video from the album Wanderland.
2001: Supporting Role in Blow Dry
In 2001, Heidi Klum played a supporting role in the movie Blow Dry.
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 after 9/11.
2002: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002.
2002: Divorce from Ric Pipino
In 2002, Heidi Klum and stylist Ric Pipino divorced.
2002: Swimsuit Line featured in Sports Illustrated
In 2002, Heidi Klum designed swimsuits that were featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
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
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, with Seal present at the birth.
December 2004: Hosted Project Runway
In December 2004, Heidi Klum became the host, judge, and executive producer of Project Runway on Bravo.
December 2004: Engagement to Seal
In December 2004, Heidi Klum got engaged to Seal on a glacier in Whistler, British Columbia.
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, offering her biography and advice on success.
2004: Supporting 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's runway appearances included New York Fashion Week, walking for Zac Posen.
May 2005: Marriage to Seal
On May 10, 2005, Heidi Klum married Seal on a beach in Mexico.
September 2005: Birth of First Son
In September 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their first biological son.
September 2006: Mouawad Jewelry Collection Debut on QVC
On September 14, 2006, Heidi Klum's Mouawad jewelry collection debuted on QVC, with 14 of 16 styles selling out in 36 minutes.
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", written for television advertisements for the German retailer Douglas, with proceeds benefiting a children's charity.
2006: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2006.
2006: Cameo Appearance in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the film The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: Hosted Germany's Next Topmodel
Since 2006, Heidi Klum has hosted Germany's Next Topmodel, the German version of the internationally successful reality television show.
July 2007: Forbes' Top-Earning Supermodels Ranking
In July 2007, Forbes named Heidi Klum third on the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels, with earnings of US$8 million in the previous 16 months.
2007: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2007.
2007: Forbes Estimated Income
In 2007, Forbes estimated Heidi Klum's income at US$14 million.
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 Appearance in Perfect Stranger
In 2007, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the movie Perfect Stranger.
2007: Victoria's Secret Makeup Collection Debut
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, referencing Tom Cruise's Risky Business scene and lip-synced to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll".
2008: Designed US Open T-Shirt
For the 2008 US Open, Heidi Klum designed a screen print T-shirt featuring childlike butterfly pictures, with proceeds benefiting a non-profit organization maintaining the park that is home to the US Open.
2008: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008.
2008: Peabody Award for Project Runway
In 2008, Heidi Klum and Project Runway received a Peabody Award. Klum also received an Emmy nomination for "outstanding host of a reality or reality-competition show" for Project Runway.
2008: Became an American Citizen
In 2008, Heidi Klum became an American citizen while retaining her German citizenship.
2008: Emmy Nomination for Project Runway
In 2008, Heidi Klum earned an Emmy nomination for her role as host and judge of the reality show Project Runway. Additionally, Klum and Project Runway received a Peabody Award.
2008: Second Run of Victoria's Secret Makeup Collection
In Fall 2008, a second run of Heidi Klum's Victoria's Secret "Very Sexy Makeup Collection" was released.
October 2009: Birth of Daughter
In October 2009, Heidi Klum and Seal had a daughter.
October 2009: Publication of Heidilicious
In October 2009, Heidilicious, a photo book by photographer Rankin featuring Heidi Klum, was published.
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 Leni, and her last name was changed to Samuel.
2009: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2009.
2009: Fashion Designer Comments
In 2009, Karl Lagerfeld agreed with Wolfgang Joop that Heidi Klum was "no runway model" due to her physique and stated that she was not significant in the world of fashion.
2009: Project Runway on Lifetime
In 2009, Project Runway started airing on Lifetime television, with Heidi Klum as the host.
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, addressing fashion challenges during her pregnancies.
June 2010: Announcement of Love's Divine Reality Series
In June 2010, Heidi Klum and her husband Seal announced they would be making a reality series on Lifetime titled Love's Divine, named after Seal's song.
October 2010: Parted Ways with Victoria's Secret
In October 2010, Heidi Klum officially ended her 13-year partnership with Victoria's Secret.
October 2010: Launch of Active Woman's Wear Line
In October 2010, Heidi Klum, in collaboration with New Balance (HKNB), launched a line of active woman's wear fashion clothing on Amazon.com.
2010: Appeared in Seal's Music Video
In 2010, Heidi Klum appeared in the second video for her then husband Seal's song "Secret" from his album Seal 6: Commitment.
2010: Forbes' Top-Earning Models List
In 2010, Heidi Klum ended her 13-year run as a Victoria's Secret Angel and shifted her focus towards business ventures.
2010: Body Painting Works
Until 2010, Heidi Klum was the object and subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in several editions starting from 1997.
April 2011: Leading Walk for Kids
On April 30, 2011, Heidi Klum led Walk for Kids, a 5K walk to raise funds for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
May 2011: Forbes' Top-Earning Models Ranking
In May 2011, Forbes magazine estimated Heidi Klum's total earnings for that year as US$20 million, ranking her second on Forbes' list of the "World's Top-Earning Models".
May 2011: Ranked on Forbes' Top-Earning Models List
In May 2011, Heidi Klum was ranked second on Forbes' list of the World's Top-Earning Models with estimated earnings of US$20 million.
January 2012: Announcement of Separation from Seal
On January 22, 2012, Heidi Klum and Seal announced their separation after almost seven years of marriage.
April 2012: Filing for Divorce from Seal
On April 6, 2012, Heidi Klum filed for divorce from Seal and requested her name be restored to Heidi Klum.
2012: Relationship with Martin Kirsten
In 2012, Heidi Klum began dating 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 Outstanding Host
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.
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" Lingerie Line
In January 2015, Heidi Klum launched her lingerie line "Heidi Klum Intimates" in Melbourne, Australia.
March 2015: Launch of Intimates Collection 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 Germany's Next Top Model, a bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Mannheim SAP Arena, the cancellation of the live broadcast, and Heidi Klum's evacuation with her daughter Leni and the other judges. The suspicious suitcase was a hoax.
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, presented at New York Fashion Week.
September 2018: Departure from Project Runway
On September 7, 2018, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn confirmed they would not return to Project Runway for its 17th season as they signed a deal to create another fashion competition show on Amazon Prime Video.
December 2018: Engagement to Tom Kaulitz
On December 24, 2018, Heidi Klum announced her engagement to Tom Kaulitz on Instagram.
2018: Cameo Appearance 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 and Tom Kaulitz privately married.
February 2019: Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2019, it was announced that Heidi Klum was departing from America's Got Talent as a judge after 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 held their wedding ceremony on the yacht Christina O in Italy.
2019: America's Got Talent Judge Departure
From 2013 to 2019, Heidi Klum was a judge on America's Got Talent, before leaving and then returning in 2020.
February 2020: Return to America's Got Talent
In February 2020, it was announced that Heidi Klum would return to the judging panel for the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent.
March 2020: Making the Cut Premiere
In March 2020, Making the Cut, hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
2020: America's Got Talent Judge Return
In 2020, Heidi Klum returned as a judge on America's Got Talent and remained until 2024.
August 2022: Making the Cut Final Season
In August 2022, the final season of Making the Cut premiered on Amazon Prime Video, featuring Heidi Klum as host.
2024: Final Season as a Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2024, Heidi Klum's final season as a judge on the NBC reality show America's Got Talent came to an end.
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: Departure from Judging Panel (again)
In February 2025, it was announced that Heidi Klum would once again be departing from the judging panel of America's Got Talent.
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