Heidi Klum is a renowned German-American model, television personality, producer, and entrepreneur. She gained international fame for her 1998 appearance on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover and her role as a Victoria's Secret Angel, making history as the first German model to achieve this feat.
June 1973: Heidi Klum is Born
Heidi Klum was born in June 1973 in Bergisch Gladbach, West Germany.
April 1992: Klum Wins "Model 92" Contest
On April 29, 1992, Heidi Klum won the national modeling contest "Model 92" out of 25,000 contestants, leading to a modeling contract offer.
1997: Marriage to Ric Pipino
Heidi Klum married stylist Ric Pipino in 1997.
1997: Collaboration with Joanne Gair
Heidi Klum started working with artist Joanne Gair in 1997, becoming the object and subject of her body painting works.
1998: Heidi Klum Featured on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
In 1998, Heidi Klum was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, gaining her widespread recognition.
2001: Supporting Role in "Blow Dry"
Klum appeared in a supporting role in the movie "Blow Dry" in 2001.
2001: Appearance in Kelis' Music Video
Klum appeared in the music video for Kelis' song "Young, Fresh n' New" from her album "Wanderland" in 2001.
September 2002: "Dog with Butterflies" Sculpture Dedication
On September 27, 2002, Heidi Klum dedicated a painted sculpture named "Dog with Butterflies" to honor the contributions of rescue dogs in the aftermath of 9/11.
2002: Divorce from Ric Pipino
Heidi Klum and Ric Pipino divorced in 2002.
2002: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002.
2002: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and "The Body" Lingerie Line
Heidi Klum's swimsuits were featured in the 2002 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also designed a lingerie line for Victoria's Secret called "The Body".
March 2003: Relationship with Flavio Briatore
Heidi Klum began dating Flavio Briatore, the manager of the Renault Formula One team, in March 2003.
2003: Appearance in James Bond Video Game
Heidi Klum played villain Dr. Katya Nadanova in the 2003 video game "James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing".
May 2004: Birth of Leni Klum
Heidi Klum gave birth to her daughter, Leni, in May 2004 in New York City.
December 2004: Engagement to Seal
Heidi Klum and Seal got engaged in December 2004 on a glacier in Whistler, British Columbia.
December 2004: Project Runway Premiere
Heidi Klum became the host, judge, and executive producer of the reality show "Project Runway" in December 2004.
2004: Klum Walks the Runway for Zac Posen
During New York Fashion Week in 2004, Heidi Klum walked the runway for designer Zac Posen.
2004: Supporting Role in "Ella Enchanted"
Heidi Klum took on the role of a giantess in the movie "Ella Enchanted", released in 2004.
2004: Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge Release
In 2004, Heidi Klum co-authored "Heidi Klum's Body of Knowledge" with Elle magazine editor Alexandra Postman, sharing her life story and insights on success.
May 2005: Marriage to Seal
Heidi Klum and Seal married on May 10, 2005, on a beach in Mexico.
September 2005: Birth of First Son
Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their first son together in September 2005.
September 2006: Mouawad Jewelry Collection Debut
Heidi Klum's Mouawad jewelry collection was launched on QVC in September 2006.
November 2006: "Wonderland" Release
In November 2006, Heidi Klum released her debut single, "Wonderland", a song written for television advertisements for the German retailer Douglas. Proceeds from the single were donated to a children's charity in her hometown.
November 2006: Birth of Second Son
Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed their second son in November 2006.
2006: Cameo Appearance in "The Devil Wears Prada"
Klum had a cameo appearance in the popular film "The Devil Wears Prada" in 2006.
2006: Germany's Next Topmodel Premiere
Heidi Klum became the host, judge, and co-producer of "Germany's Next Topmodel" in 2006.
2006: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2006.
July 2007: Ranked Third on Forbes' List of Top-Earning Supermodels
In July 2007, Forbes named Heidi Klum the third highest-earning supermodel worldwide, having earned US $8 million in the preceding 16 months.
2007: Jordache Spokesmodel
Heidi Klum became a celebrity spokesmodel for Jordache in 2007.
2007: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2007.
2007: Forbes Estimates Klum's Income at US $14 Million
In 2007, Forbes estimated that Heidi Klum earned US $14 million.
2007: Cameo Appearance in "Perfect Stranger"
In 2007, Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the film "Perfect Stranger".
2007: "The Heidi Klum Collection" Makeup Line
In Fall 2007, Heidi Klum's makeup line, "The Heidi Klum Collection," was released as part of Victoria's Secret's "Very Sexy Makeup Collection."
April 2008: Jordache Clothing Line Launch
On April 30, 2008, Heidi Klum released her clothing line in collaboration with Jordache.
November 2008: Appearance in Guitar Hero World Tour Commercial
Heidi Klum appeared in two versions of a commercial for Guitar Hero World Tour in November 2008, parodying Tom Cruise's dance scene in "Risky Business".
2008: Klum Becomes an American Citizen
While maintaining her German citizenship, Heidi Klum became an American citizen in 2008.
2008: Project Runway Wins Peabody Award
In 2008, "Project Runway" made history by becoming the first reality show to win a Peabody Award.
2008: Second Release of "The Heidi Klum Collection"
The second installment of "The Heidi Klum Collection" was launched in Fall 2008.
2008: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008.
2008: First Emmy Nomination for Project Runway
Heidi Klum received her first Emmy nomination in 2008 for her role as host of the reality show Project Runway.
2008: US Open T-shirt Design
For the 2008 US Open, Heidi Klum designed a screen print T-shirt to benefit a non-profit organization that maintains the park hosting the event.
October 2009: Birth of Daughter
Heidi Klum and Seal welcomed a daughter in October 2009.
October 2009: Heidilicious Release
In October 2009, Heidi Klum was featured in a photo book by Rankin titled "Heidilicious".
November 2009: Legal Name Change
In November 2009, Heidi Klum officially adopted her husband's last name, becoming Heidi Samuel.
December 2009: Seal Adopts Leni
Seal officially adopted Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, changing her last name to Samuel, in December 2009.
2009: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Host
Heidi Klum hosted the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2009.
2009: Comments on Modeling Career
In 2009, Karl Lagerfeld and Wolfgang Joop made comments about Heidi Klum's limitations as a fashion model.
2009: Barbie's Official Ambassador
Heidi Klum was named Barbie's official ambassador for the doll's 50th anniversary in 2009.
2009: Barbie's 50th Anniversary Ambassador and Dannon Advertising
Heidi Klum served as Barbie's official ambassador for the doll's 50th anniversary in 2009. She also appeared in advertising for Dannon's Light & Fit brand that year.
2009: Project Runway Moves to Lifetime
In 2009, "Project Runway" moved from Bravo to Lifetime.
January 2010: Maternity Wear Lines Launch
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, in January 2010.
June 2010: Love's Divine Announcement
Heidi Klum and Seal announced their plan to create a reality series titled "Love's Divine" for Lifetime in June 2010.
October 2010: Victoria's Secret Departure and Astor Partnership
In October 2010, Heidi Klum ended her 13-year partnership with Victoria's Secret. That same month, she became the face and creative advisor for European cosmetics brand Astor.
October 2010: HKNB Activewear Launch
In October 2010, Heidi Klum collaborated with New Balance to launch HKNB, an active woman's wear fashion clothing line on Amazon.com.
2010: Featured in Joanne Gair's Book
Klum's body painting work with Joanne Gair continued until 2010, and she wrote the foreword for Gair's book "Body Painting, Masterpieces".
2010: Business Ventures
In 2010, after departing from Victoria's Secret, Heidi Klum expanded her business ventures by partnering with New Balance and Amazon.com to launch a clothing line and signing a 20-episode deal to host "Seriously Funny Kids" on Lifetime.
2010: Appearance in Seal's Music Video
Heidi Klum appeared in her then-husband Seal's music video for his song "Secret" from his album "Seal 6: Commitment" in 2010.
April 2011: Walk for Kids
Heidi Klum led the Walk for Kids event in April 2011, raising funds for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
May 2011: Forbes Estimates Klum's Earnings at US $20 Million
In May 2011, Forbes magazine estimated that Heidi Klum earned a total of US $20 million that year, ranking her second on their list of the "World's Top-Earning Models".
May 2011: Forbes' List Ranking
In May 2011, Heidi Klum secured the second position on Forbes' list of the World's Top-Earning Models for 2010–2011, with estimated earnings of US$20 million.
January 2012: Separation from Seal
Heidi Klum and Seal announced their separation in January 2012 after almost seven years of marriage.
April 2012: Divorce Filing
Heidi Klum filed for divorce from Seal in April 2012.
2012: Relationship with Martin Kirsten
Heidi Klum began dating her bodyguard, Martin Kirsten, in 2012.
March 2013: Judge on America's Got Talent
Heidi Klum replaced Sharon Osbourne as a judge on "America's Got Talent" starting in March 2013.
2013: Emmy Award Win for Project Runway
In 2013, Klum won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for Project Runway, shared with co-host Tim Gunn.
2013: Emmy Award for Outstanding Host
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for "Project Runway" in 2013.
May 2014: Crystal Cross Award Recipient
Heidi Klum received the Crystal Cross Award from the American Red Cross in May 2014 for her charity work.
October 2014: Divorce Finalized
Heidi Klum and Seal's divorce was finalized in October 2014.
2014: Breakup with Martin Kirsten
Heidi Klum and Martin Kirsten broke up in 2014.
January 2015: Heidi Klum Intimates Launch in Melbourne
Heidi Klum launched her lingerie line, "Heidi Klum Intimates," in Melbourne, Australia, in January 2015.
March 2015: Heidi Klum Intimates Collaboration with Bendon
In March 2015, Heidi Klum partnered with Bendon to launch her Intimates collection.
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 was called in, causing an evacuation of the arena and interruption of the live broadcast.
2017: Heidi & the City Launch
In 2017, Heidi Klum introduced her fashion line, "Heidi & the City," exclusively at Lidl Grocery Stores. The launch featured a show at New York Fashion Week.
2017: Breakup with Vito Schnabel
Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel broke up in 2017 after three years of dating.
September 2018: Departure from Project Runway
In September 2018, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn announced their departure from "Project Runway" after 16 seasons to pursue a new fashion competition show on Amazon Video.
December 2018: Engagement to Tom Kaulitz
After a year of dating, Heidi Klum announced her engagement to Tom Kaulitz via Instagram on December 24, 2018.
2018: Cameo Appearance in "Ocean's 8"
Heidi Klum made a cameo appearance in the movie "Ocean's 8" in 2018.
February 2019: Marriage to Tom Kaulitz
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz married in a private ceremony in February 2019.
February 2019: Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2019, Heidi Klum's departure from "America's Got Talent" was announced after judging for six seasons.
August 2019: Wedding Ceremony
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz held their wedding ceremony in August 2019 in Italy.
February 2020: Return to America's Got Talent
Heidi Klum rejoined the judging panel of "America's Got Talent" for its fifteenth season in February 2020.