Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum on the cover of Glamour

Heidi Klum (born June 1, 1973) is a German supermodel, actress, fashion designer and artist.

She was born in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

She is most widely known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Victoria's Secret catalog. In addition to modeling, she has appeared in several TV shows, including Spin City and Sex and the City. She had a role as an ill-tempered hair model in the movie Blow Dry, played a giantess in the movie version of Ella Enchanted and was cast as Ursula Andress in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.

In December of 2004, she became the host of a reality show called Project Runway on the U.S. TV station Bravo, in which contestants compete for a contract to design clothes for Banana Republic. Her own fashion designs are featured in the German mail-order catalog "Otto". She also has designed shoes for Birkenstock, jewelery for Mouawad, and swimsuits -featured in the 2002 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - that were available for sale through her personal website.

She is an avid painter and has had several of her paintings appear in various art magazines in the U.S.

After being married to hairdresser Ric Pipino from September 1997 to November 2002, she had relationships with more famous men, including singer Anthony Kiedis and Formula-1 racing team owner Flavio Briatore. The relationship with Briatore was broken off during her pregnancy with daughter Leni. Klum announced her engagement to the British soul singer Seal on January 4, 2005, and they married on May 10, 2005.

Heidi Klum's daughter, named Leni (after Heidi's grandmother), was born on May 4, 2004. The father is Flavio Briatore.

On March 17, 2005, Heidi and Seal announced that they are expecting a child.

On April 16, 2005, Heidi raised eyebrows among media types and mothers alike when she commented that caring for newborns was a simple chore since, "babies take care of themselves—they know how to poop on their own."

  • Height: 5'9 1/2" (177 cm)
  • Weight: 119 lbs (54 kg)
  • Measurements: 35-24-34 (US); 88-61-86 (EU)
  • Dress Size: 6-8 (US); 36-38 (EU)
  • Shoe Size: 10 (US); 42 (EU)
  • Eyes: Hazel
  • Hair: Light Brown
  • Ethnicity: German
  • Nationality: German

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On April 16, 2005, Heidi raised eyebrows among media types and mothers alike when she commented that caring for newborns was a simple chore since, "babies take care of themselves—they know how to poop on their own.". Gabrielle's height is 6' 3" (190.5 cm) and her measurements are 36"-24"-35" (bust, waist, and hips) according to Celebrity Sleuth magazine. On March 17, 2005, Heidi and Seal announced that they are expecting a child. They have one child together, a daughter, Reece Viola Hamilton, who was born in October 2003. The father is Flavio Briatore. In November 1997, she married surfer Laird Hamilton. Heidi Klum's daughter, named Leni (after Heidi's grandmother), was born on May 4, 2004. Gabrielle also writes a column for Women's Sports & Fitness magazine.

Klum announced her engagement to the British soul singer Seal on January 4, 2005, and they married on May 10, 2005. Outside of volleyball, she published an autobiography, co-written with Karen Karbo, entitled Big Girl in the Middle. The relationship with Briatore was broken off during her pregnancy with daughter Leni. While an Elite model, she could command a per day rate of US$10,000. After being married to hairdresser Ric Pipino from September 1997 to November 2002, she had relationships with more famous men, including singer Anthony Kiedis and Formula-1 racing team owner Flavio Briatore. She also appeared on the cover of Playboy, with a accompaning pictorial, in January 2001. She is an avid painter and has had several of her paintings appear in various art magazines in the U.S. She has appeared on the covers of several magazines including Shape, Women's Sports & Fitness, Outside, ELLE, and Life.

She also has designed shoes for Birkenstock, jewelery for Mouawad, and swimsuits -featured in the 2002 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - that were available for sale through her personal website. Before graduating from FSU, Gabrielle started modeling. Her own fashion designs are featured in the German mail-order catalog "Otto". Since then she has played for years on professional volleyball tours. TV station Bravo, in which contestants compete for a contract to design clothes for Banana Republic. Florida State inducted Gabrielle into the Florida State University Athletica Hall of Fame. In December of 2004, she became the host of a reality show called Project Runway on the U.S. She decided to accept an offer from Florida State University (FSU) when they offered her a volleyball scholarship. She led the league in kills four times and blocks once.

She had a role as an ill-tempered hair model in the movie Blow Dry, played a giantess in the movie version of Ella Enchanted and was cast as Ursula Andress in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Many colleges started recruiting her because of her abilities in sports. She is most widely known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Victoria's Secret catalog. In addition to modeling, she has appeared in several TV shows, including Spin City and Sex and the City. In high school, Gabrielle excelled at basketball and played volleyball on the side. She was born in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This was at least partially due to her mother leaving her when Gabby, as she is known by her friends, was three years old. Heidi Klum (born June 1, 1973) is a German supermodel, actress, fashion designer and artist. Gabrielle was born in Trinidad and lived with friends while growing up.

Nationality: German. January 6, 1970) is a professional volleyball player and model. Ethnicity: German. Gabrielle Reece (b. Hair: Light Brown. Eyes: Hazel.

Shoe Size: 10 (US); 42 (EU). Dress Size: 6-8 (US); 36-38 (EU). Measurements: 35-24-34 (US); 88-61-86 (EU). Weight: 119 lbs (54 kg).

Height: 5'9 1/2" (177 cm).