Heidi Klum’s Family, Relationships, and Friends: What You Need to Know

Heidi Klum is known around the world for her work in modeling and television. Throughout her life, family has played an important role, along with her close relationships and strong network of friends. She balances her career with personal commitments, often sharing how much family means to her.

Family Life

Heidi Klum grew up in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. Her parents are Günther Klum, a cosmetics company executive, and Erna Klum, a hairdresser.

She married Tom Kaulitz, a musician, in 2019. The couple first met in March 2018 at a friend’s birthday party. Their wedding took place in Capri, Italy, on August 2019.

Heidi has four children. Her first child, Leni, was born in May 2004 with Flavio Briatore. Klum’s three other children—Henry, Johan, and Lou—were born during her marriage to singer Seal. All of Klum’s children are biological.

Tom Kaulitz is best known as a member of the band Tokio Hotel, while her father worked in cosmetics and her mother was a hairdresser. Heidi often speaks about the importance of her family and how she works to give her children a stable upbringing.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Günther Klum	Father	1946
Erna Klum	Mother	1945
Leni Klum	Daughter	2004
Henry Klum	Son	2005
Johan Klum	Son	2006
Lou Klum	Daughter	2009
Tom Kaulitz	Spouse	1989

Relationships

In the late 1990s, Heidi married Ric Pipino, a stylist from Australia. They were married from 1997 to 2002. After their divorce, she dated Flavio Briatore, an Italian businessman, and Formula One manager. Their relationship ended before their daughter Leni was born.

While pregnant with Leni, Heidi began a relationship with British musician Seal. They married in 2005 and had three children together: Henry, Johan, and Lou. Their marriage lasted until 2012, when they filed for divorce.

After her separation from Seal, Heidi dated her bodyguard Martin Kirsten for over a year. They started dating in 2012 but broke up in January 2014. All of these relationships have shaped Heidi’s private life.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Ric Pipino	Ex-husband	1997–2002
Flavio Briatore	Ex-boyfriend	Early 2000s
Seal	Ex-husband	2005–2014
Martin Kirsten	Ex-boyfriend	2012–2014

Friends and Close Connections

Over her career, Heidi Klum has made many friends in the fashion and entertainment industries. She has maintained strong bonds with several colleagues, such as Tim Gunn and Michael Kors from Project Runway, both of whom she met while working on the show. These friendships are marked by shared work experiences.

With her time as a judge on America’s Got Talent, she became friends with Howie Mandel and Mel B. These friendships grew from their time on the judging panel together. They often talk about their working chemistry and their supportive attitudes.

Heidi has also been seen with fellow model Tyra Banks. They first met during Victoria’s Secret shows. Their friendship is marked by mutual respect and support in their modeling careers. Heidi values friendship and often keeps close ties with people she works with.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Tim Gunn	2004	Fashion Consultant
Michael Kors	2004	Designer
Howie Mandel	2013	Comedian/Host
Mel B	2013	Singer/TV Host
Tyra Banks	1999	Model/TV Host