History of Heidi Klum in Timeline
Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television personality, producer, and businesswoman. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, she gained international recognition after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998. Klum further solidified her status as a top model by becoming the first German model to achieve the coveted Victoria's Secret Angel title. Beyond modeling, she has successfully transitioned into television, producing and hosting several shows, showcasing her entrepreneurial skills and establishing herself as a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry.
June 1973: Heidi Klum born
In June 1973, Heidi Klum was born in Germany. She would later become a successful model, television personality, producer, and businesswoman.
April 1992: Wins Model 92 contest
On April 29, 1992, Heidi Klum won the "Model 92" national modeling contest out of 25,000 contestants. She was offered a modeling contract worth US$300,000 by 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.
1997: Marriage to Ric Pipino
In 1997, Heidi Klum married stylist Ric Pipino, marking the beginning of her first marriage.
1998: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover
In 1998, Heidi Klum appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also became the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel.
2001: Appeared in Kelis's music video
In 2001, Heidi Klum appeared in Kelis's "Young, Fresh n' New" music video, off her second album Wanderland.
2001: Supporting role in Blow Dry
In 2001, Heidi Klum had 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 in the aftermath of 9/11.
2002: Divorce from Ric Pipino
In 2002, Heidi Klum and stylist Ric Pipino divorced, ending their marriage.
2002: Swimsuits in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
In 2002, Heidi Klum designed swimsuits – featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
2002: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2002, Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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 video game James Bond 007
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, highlighting his role as Leni's father.
December 2004: Engagement to Seal
In December 2004, Heidi Klum and Seal got engaged on a glacier in Whistler, British Columbia, marking a significant step in their relationship.
December 2004: Host of Project Runway
In December 2004, Heidi Klum became the host, judge and executive producer of the reality show Project Runway on the U.S. cable television channel Bravo.
2004: Co-Authorship of "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge"
In 2004, Heidi Klum co-authored "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge" with Elle magazine editor Alexandra Postman, a biography and advice book on achieving success.
2004: Supporting role in Ella Enchanted
In 2004, Heidi Klum played 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 married Seal on a beach in Mexico, celebrating their union with family and friends.
September 2005: Birth of First Son
In September 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their first biological son, expanding their family.
September 2006: Mouawad jewelry collection debuted on QVC
On 14 September 2006, Heidi Klum's Mouawad jewelry collection debuted on the cable shopping network QVC, and 14 of the 16 styles sold out after 36 minutes.
November 2006: Birth of Second Son
In November 2006, Heidi Klum and Seal's second son was born, adding to their growing family.
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 donated to a children's charity in Bergisch Gladbach.
2006: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2006, Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2006: Cameo appearance in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the movie The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: Host of Germany's Next Topmodel
Since 2006, Heidi Klum has been the host, judge and co-producer of Germany's Next Topmodel.
July 2007: Ranked on Forbes' list
In July 2007, having earned US$8 million in the previous 16 months, Heidi Klum was named by Forbes as third on the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels.
2007: Forbes Estimated Income
In 2007, Forbes estimated Heidi Klum's income at US$14 million.
2007: Collaboration on Seal's Album System
In 2007, Heidi Klum contributed to her husband Seal's album System by singing the duet "Wedding Day", a song written by Seal for their wedding.
2007: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2007, Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2007: Cameo appearance 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: Clothing Line for Jordache Launched
On 30 April 2008, Heidi Klum's clothing line for Jordache launched.
November 2008: Guitar Hero World Tour commercial
In November 2008, Heidi Klum appeared in two versions of a Guitar Hero World Tour commercial, wherein she did a take on Tom Cruise's iconic underwear dancing scene in Risky Business. She lip-synced 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 featuring childlike butterfly pictures. Proceeds went to a non-profit organization maintaining the park that is home to the US Open.
2008: Peabody Award for Project Runway
In 2008, Heidi Klum and Project Runway received a Peabody Award, the first time a reality show won the award.
2008: Became an American citizen
In 2008, Heidi Klum became an American citizen while maintaining her native German citizenship.
2008: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2008, Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2008: Emmy Nomination for Project Runway
In 2008, Heidi Klum received an Emmy nomination for her role as host and judge on Project Runway.
2008: Very Sexy Makeup Collection Second Run
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 welcomed their daughter, completing their biological family of three children.
October 2009: Heidilicious Photo Book
In October 2009, Heidi Klum was the subject of "Heidilicious", a photo book by photographer Rankin.
November 2009: Legal Name Change to Heidi Samuel
On November 21, 2009, Heidi Klum officially adopted Seal's surname and became legally known as Heidi Samuel, symbolizing their commitment.
December 2009: Seal's Adoption of Leni
In December 2009, Seal officially adopted Leni, and her last name was changed to Samuel, solidifying his role as her father.
2009: Project Runway on Lifetime
Beginning in 2009, Project Runway aired on Lifetime television.
2009: Barbie's Official Ambassador
In 2009, Heidi Klum became Barbie's official ambassador for the doll's 50th anniversary, even having made a Barbie doll out of herself.
2009: Hosted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2009, Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2009: Designers Comment on Klum's modeling
In 2009, Karl Lagerfeld agreed with German designer Wolfgang Joop, who said that Heidi Klum was "no runway model" due to her weight and bust size.
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, designed to address fashion challenges during pregnancy.
June 2010: Announcement of "Love's Divine" Reality Series
In June 2010, Heidi Klum and her husband Seal announced their plans to create a reality series for Lifetime called Love's Divine, named after Seal's song.
October 2010: Parted ways with Victoria's Secret
In October 2010, Heidi Klum parted ways with Victoria's Secret after 13 years of working with the brand.
October 2010: Launch of Activewear Line with New Balance
In October 2010, Heidi Klum, in collaboration with New Balance, launched HKNB, a line of active women's wear fashion clothing on Amazon.com.
2010: Appeared in Seal's music video Secret
In 2010, Heidi Klum appeared in the second video for her then husband Seal's song "Secret" off his album Seal 6: Commitment.
2010: Ranked on Forbes' list
May 2011, it was reported that Heidi Klum ranked second with estimated earnings of US$20 million on Forbes' list of the World's Top-Earning Models (2010–2011).
2010: Body painting works
Until 2010, Heidi Klum was the object and subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in several editions.
April 2011: Led Walk for Kids
On April 30, 2011, Heidi Klum led Walk for Kids, a community 5K walk to raise funds for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, showing her commitment to community awareness efforts.
May 2011: Ranked on Forbes' list
In May 2011, Forbes magazine estimated Heidi Klum's total earnings for that year as US$20 million. She was ranked second on Forbes' list of the "World's Top-Earning Models".
January 2012: Announcement of Separation from Seal
On January 22, 2012, Heidi Klum and Seal announced their separation after almost seven years of marriage, marking a significant change in their lives.
April 2012: Filing for Divorce from Seal
On April 6, 2012, Heidi Klum filed for divorce from Seal, requesting that her name be restored to Heidi Klum, initiating the legal process of ending their marriage.
2012: Relationship with Martin Kirsten
In 2012, Heidi Klum began dating her bodyguard, Martin Kirsten, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
March 2013: Joining America's Got Talent as Judge
In March 2013, Heidi Klum joined America's Got Talent as a judge, replacing Sharon Osbourne, marking her entry into reality talent show judging.
2013: Emmy Win for Outstanding Host
In 2013, Heidi Klum, along with 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, particularly her contributions after Hurricane Sandy.
October 2014: Finalization of Divorce from Seal
On October 14, 2014, Heidi Klum's divorce from Seal was finalized, legally ending their marriage.
2014: Relationship with Vito Schnabel
In 2014, Heidi Klum started dating art curator Vito Schnabel, following her relationship with Martin Kirsten.
January 2015: Launch of "Heidi Klum Intimates" Lingerie Line in Melbourne
In January 2015, Heidi Klum launched her lingerie line "Heidi Klum Intimates" in Melbourne, Australia, expanding her fashion ventures.
March 2015: Launch of Intimates Collection with Bendon
In March 2015, Heidi Klum launched her Intimates collection in collaboration with Bendon, furthering her presence in the lingerie market.
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 Mannheim, a bomb threat caused the evacuation of the arena and the interruption of the live broadcast.
2017: Breakup with Vito Schnabel
In 2017, Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel broke up after three years of dating, ending their relationship.
2017: Release of "Heidi & the City" Fashion Line
In 2017, Heidi Klum launched the fashion line "Heidi & the City" for exclusive sale in Lidl Grocery Stores, debuting with a show at New York Fashion Week.
September 2018: Leaves Project Runway
On 7 September 2018, it was confirmed that Heidi Klum, along with Tim Gunn would not be returning to Project Runway for a 17th season on Bravo as they both signed a deal to helm another fashion competition show on Amazon Prime Video.
December 2018: Engagement Announcement with Tom Kaulitz
On December 24, 2018, Heidi Klum announced her engagement to Tom Kaulitz on her Instagram, displaying the ring and expressing her excitement.
2018: Cameo appearance in Ocean's 8
In 2018, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the movie Ocean's 8.
February 2019: Private Marriage to Tom Kaulitz
In February 2019, Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz privately married, solidifying their commitment in an intimate ceremony.
February 2019: Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2019, it was announced that Heidi Klum would be departing from 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 held their wedding ceremony on the yacht Christina O in Italy, celebrating their marriage with a grand event.
2019: Judge on America's Got Talent
From 2013 to 2019, Heidi Klum was featured as a judge on America's Got Talent.
February 2020: Return to America's Got Talent Judging Panel
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 premiered
In March 2020, the series Making the Cut, premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
2020: Judge on America's Got Talent
From 2020 to 2024, Heidi Klum was featured as a judge on America's Got Talent.
August 2022: Making the Cut final season premiered
In August 2022, the final season of Making the Cut premiered.
2024: Judge on America's Got Talent
From 2020 to 2024, Heidi Klum was featured as a judge on America's Got Talent.
January 2025: Returns to Project Runway
On 3 January 2025, it was announced Heidi Klum would return to host Project Runway for the series' twenty-first season.
February 2025: Departure from America's Got Talent Judging Panel
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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