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Heidi Klum best known as a model and TV presenter, and of course, as the unofficial reigning queen of Halloween, but for her children, the 49-year-old German and American model is simply “Mother”. Victoria’s Secret’s gorgeous angel has four children: a daughter Leni18 and Lou12 years old and boys Henry17 and Johan15. She shares her sons, as well as youngest daughter Lou, with her ex-husband Seal. The couple were married from 2005 to 2014. As for their eldest daughter, daughter Leni, Heidi welcomed her with her ex. Flavio Briatorean Italian businessman.
Leni is best known among Heidi’s children for the simple fact that she is his mirror image and started her modeling career at the age of 16 when she made her impressive debut on the cover. German Vogue. Since then, she has walk on the hottest runway and has appeared on the covers of countless magazines, such as Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. Furthermore, she has a secure partnership with Dior, FILAthe German fashion retailer About you, and other big name brands. Read on to learn more about Leni and the rest of Heidi Klum’s children below.
Leni Klum
Leni Olumi Klum, born May 4, 2004, is Heidi’s eldest daughter and Flavio’s aunt. Seal officially adopted her in 2009 during his union with Heidi. Although not a biological father and daughter, this couple has a close relationship. They even walked the red carpet for Netflix Western The harder they fall, is Seal’s brother James Samuel film director and his music is featured in the soundtrack. Seal called their inaugural red carpet “one of the proudest moments” of his life in a chat with Tonight’s reception while it premiered in October 2021. He said of their relationship, “That’s all and it’s always been, ever since the day I met her mother. She was two weeks pregnant with this beautiful woman. We’ve always had that bond. ” Leni added, “We were always close.” So sweet!
As mentioned above, Leni followed in her famous mother’s footsteps as a model and even signed with the CAA agency in July 2021 at the age of 17. In addition to pursuing a modeling career, she enroll in college in New York Citywhich she officially starts in August 2022. “Today is your big step towards starting college,” Heidi wrote as her eldest child headed off to college for the first time on August 23. “Fly away, be safe and shine my @leniklum”.
Henry Samuel
Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel was born on September 12, 2005. Although he has yet to make his runway debut, he already has a unique sense of fashion as a child, according to his mother. “He lives in his own world,” she said People in 2011. “We went to dinner, all dressed up [and Henry wore dinosaur slippers]. You can barely walk in that stuff, but for him it wasn’t weird at all.”
In 2020, Heidi shared an adorable birthday post to congratulate Henry on turning 15, which included a baby photo of him. “15 years ago, today you came into the world. I feel so proud that you are a part of me. You are the twinkle in my eyes and the love of my life, “she extrusion. “Happy birthday Henry…maybe your birthday is just as special as yours.”
John Samuel
Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel, Heidi and Seal’s second son, was born on November 22, 2006. “We think Johan is a traditional and powerful name with a great ring. That’s why we chose this name,” she told German magazine, Gala (through the Parade), about Johan’s name. “Riley is just a name we really like. Fyodor is the name of a close friend of Seal, who died shortly before Johan was born. And Taiwan is the name of Seal’s great-grandfather who founded the city of Lagos in Nigeria. His full name is ‘Chief Taiwo Owolow.’ So that makes Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel all together”.
Johan had an artistic flame growing up, which Heidi proudly details about Parents magazine in 2013 (through People). “While the other kids were watching the movie, he would sit down at his desk for 45 minutes and draw the monsters one after another,” she said of Johan, 6 at the time of the interview. “So he inspired me to create a line around the monsters. Johan is so proud he is a part of it. Sometimes he puts on his shirt and tells people, ‘I drew this shirt!’, she added, excitedly.
Lou Samuel
Lou Sulola Samuel, born October 9, 2009, is the youngest daughter of Heidi, who she welcomed with ex-husband Seal. As a self-proclaimed helicopter parent, Heidi is known (and understandably) to be tight-lipped when it comes to her young children. Only 12 years old, not much is known about Lou, although the model occasionally shares photos of her daughter with her face meticulously hidden to preserve her privacy.
As a guest on Live with Kelly and Ryan back to 2017, before Project runway The star has been open about her decision to maintain the privacy of her children. “My eldest daughter [Leni] 13 years old and she wants to post her face and I always say, ‘No, you’re not allowed,’ she explains (via Tonight’s reception). “Whenever she’s in there, it has to be from behind or [hiding her face]. It’s different when we do it – I feel like we’ve grown up – but I want to try and keep them like kids for as long as possible.”
