The model Heidi Klum’s oldest daughter, Leni Klum, follows in her mother’s footsteps. She is a model, just like her mom. Leni had her first professional photo shoot with Heidi for Vogue Germany’s January/February 2021 issue. Heidi posted a long, heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her excitement about the cover featuring Leni. She shared a candid photo of her acne breakout on her Instagram story on February 5. The selfie shows the young model closing her eyes, with no makeup and her skin flaring up.
When was Leni Klum Born?
She was born in May 2004 in New York City. Klum gave birth to her first child, Leni Olum Klum, in New York City. However, Leni’s biological father is an Italian businessman named Flavio Briatore. Klum and Briatore’s relationship ended before Leni was born. However, within a short period, she started dating Seal.
Moreover, the couple got married in 2005. Seal later officially became Leni’s father by adopting her in 2009. The girl was 5 years old at that time.
Did Leni Klum gather fame before her Birth?
Interestingly, she gained a little before her birth. In her daughter’s recent birthday post on Instagram, Klum revealed that when she was four months pregnant, she walked in the 2003 Victoria’s Secret runway show. She mentioned that she was not walking down that catwalk alone. Klum even captioned a video from the show. A look close into the video then one can see her bumping right along at 4 months. She said that she loved her daughter even before she was born. The post was quite emotional, and fans have acknowledged this well.
What do we know about Leni Klum’s Career?
The 19-year-old is a professional model herself. However, to pursue this career of her dream, she had to wait till she turned 16. Leni shared in an interview that Klum wouldn’t let her model for Brandy Melville when she was 12. She said how she was really sad about it then. However, later, she realises that her mother was right. She expressed that she feels this was what sparked her to want to model more. Moreover, Leni booked her first modelling gig years after the incident. She was then posing for the cover of Vogue Germany with her mother.
Since then, she has participated in many other shoots. Moreover, she has graced the covers of Rollacoaster magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Germany and Glamour Germany. Furthermore, the fashion world can be very difficult for a young adult to navigate. However, she feels lucky that she has her mom right by her side to advise and guide her.
Once, Klum said in an interview that she had told her daughter that she needed to be happy with herself at the end of the day. Klum talked about the advice she gave her daughter. She even expressed that it is okay to say no and that one does not always have to please people.
Relationship with her Family
Leni Klum is Heidi Klum’s eldest child. Although the young model’s biological father is Flavio Briatore, Heidi Klum’s ex-husband, Seal, adopted her. He decided to give the child his name while they were married.
Heidi Klum and Seal are also parents to sons Henry and Johan and daughter Lou. Leni is a half-sister to them. Leni Klum is following in her mother’s footsteps. This is especially true when it comes to a modelling career. Moreover, in 2020, they appeared together on the cover of Vogue Germany. This was Leni’s first cover shoot.
Conclusion
Leni Klum is a 19-year-old daughter who is a model herself. However, to pursue this career of her dreams, she had to wait till she turned 16. Leni shared in an interview that Klum wouldn’t let her model for Brandy Melville when she was 12. Heidi Klum and Seal are also parents to sons Henry and Johan and daughter Lou. Leni is a half-sister to them. The Klum kids share a good bond.
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