Leni Klum, the first-born of the German-American supermodel Heidi Klum, not only has the resemblance to her mother's charm but also followed her fashionable footsteps. Currently, in her teens, the aspiring young model has already set her paths with a runway debut in August 2021. No doubt, being on mom's massive shadow of fame, Leni sought huge followers on her social media.
The star kid and the future prominent model live with her mother, who married thrice and was legally the adoptive daughter of Emmy-winner's second (ex) husband Seal. Who is the biological father of Leni? Learn more about her personal life & career.
Who Are Leni Klum's Parents? Age And Height?
One of the world-famous star kids, Klum is the daughter of model, TV host, and businesswoman Heidi Klum, the first-ever German model to become a Victoria's, Secret Angel. She was born on May 4, 2004, in New York, and her birth sign is Taurus. She has German and U.S. citizenship.
Leni's biological father was an Italian businessman Flavio Briatore, 71, but she was raised by her mother's second husband, Seal, a musician (birth name: Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel). In 2009, Seal adopted Leni Klum legally and changed her surname to 'Samuel' but, after a divorce, restored her name to Leni Olumi Klum.
SOURCE: Instagram@_celebritykids_ As of 2021, the 17-year old model stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, while her mother Heidi's height is 5 feet 9 inches. Meanwhile, updates on the firstborn of Making the Cut star's education are yet to be out. Though sources cite like many other Hollywood star kids, she could be homeschooled.
Did you know? Klum reunited with her biological father Flavio in July 2018; when she was a child, they used to talk on the phone for two hours a day.
Family Members & Relationship- Mother Is Married Thrice!!
The young fashion figure's mother- a judge on America's Got Talent remained in a marital relationship with first husband Ric Pipino for five years (September 6, 1997- November 2002). Then, in 2003, the German-American model met Flavio Briatore (Leni's biological father), an Italian managing director of Renault's Formula One. By December that year, Klum confirmed she was pregnant with Leni Olumi Klum.
However, after finding out that Briatore was cheating, Heidi left him and began dating musician Seal. The duo got engaged in December 2004, a few months after Leni's birth. On May 10, 2005, the model exchanged vows with her second husband Seal, who legally adopted Heidi Klum's daughter in 2009.
Moreover, while together, they also welcomed three kids; as a result, Leni has three half-siblings: Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu Samuel (b. September 12, 2005), Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel (b. November 22, 2006), and daughter Lou Sulola Samuel (b. October 9, 2009).
Sun and Snow and @Seal pic.twitter.com/z0lgQEoA
— Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) December 26, 2011
But Seal and Heidi divorced on November 17, 2016, the custody of her eldest daughter went back to the model.
Then, Germany's Next Topmodel host plus judge was in a relationship with then-boyfriends: 2-year relationship with bodyguard Martin Kirsten and then for three years with curator Vito Schnabel until they broke up in 2017.
In February 2019, Leni's mother, Heidi, married for the third time and lives with her third husband, Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz.
Did you know? From her father's side, who married model Elisabetta Gregoraci in 2008, the teen model has another half-brother Nathan.
Leni Klum Is Also A Model- Made Her Runway Debut
On August 29, 2021, the German supermodel's eldest child (daughter) hit the catwalk at the Italian fashion show. Leni made her runway debut for Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show Sunday in Venice; she donned a bright blue double satin corset & skirt with a gem crown.
As the "mini-me" of Heidi Klum walked through the runway, the mother of 4 didn't hold back to capture the proud moment and later posted it on Instagram (@heidiklum) with over 8.4 million followers.
Aside from the show, the Queen of Drags judge posted a photo-matching outfit with her daughter as both wore Dolce & Gabbana designs with crystal-encrusted stilettos, posing in Venice.
CAPTION: Leni Klum and her mother Heidi Klum in a matching outfit SOURCE: Instagram@leniklum The auspicious moment for the star kid came a few weeks apart from her red carpet debut at a Unicef benefit on August 1, 2021. Earlier in January 2021, Leni Klum made saw the virtual runway for Berlin Fashion Week.
The young Klum made her modeling debut in December 2020, as she joined her mom for the January/February 2021 issue of Vogue Germany. In April 2021, she got her first-ever solo magazine cover on Glamour Germany.
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Net Worth Of Teen Model In 2021
Already on the starting page of a prominent modeling career, Leni's net worth is yet to be out. But, it can't be denied that with a nice pace in her career and added that her mother Heidi is a multi-millionaire with a $160 million net worth, the teen fashion figure could be worth millions as well in 2021.
The Vogue Germany face of early 2021 has signed a campaign with luxury jewelry brand Chopard and watches for the Happy Sport series. She promotes the products on her Instagram (@leniklum) with more than 960K followers. Quite impressive for a newcomer!
Her mama pockets $2.5 million from each season of America's Got Talent. In comparison, she made $1.6 million from both roles ($1.35 million) as a judge/host and ($350K) as executive producer of Project Runway (2004-17). Forbes listed her #82 among Celebrity 100 2020 with annual revenue of $39.5 million.
Moreover, with inclusive of ownership of clothing, swimwear, and beauty line, along with TV deals & endorsements, her yearly earnings turn out to be $40 million on average. At the peak of her modeling career, she made $20 million from modeling alone in 2011.
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