Heidi Klum: biography, filmography and the personal life of the actress (photo)

Heidi Klum is a beautiful, talented, self-confident German woman who has fascinated the whole world. Since the parents were associated with the world of fashion, the girl already in her childhood decided on the future profession. Persistence, the habit of bringing the case to the end, not failing the difficulties - these are the qualities that made Heidi professional in his business. Today Klum brings up four charming children, is a successful model and actress.

Childhood of Heidi

Heidi Klum was born in the city of Bergisch Gladbach (FRG) on June 1, 1973. Her parents were very close to the fashion world, her mother worked as a stylist, and her father as a manager of a well-known cosmetic company. Since the school day, the girl dreamed of a modeling career and set herself the goal of achieving success in this difficult field. Heidi started to realize her plans at the age of 18, just then the girl won the national contest "Model 1992". At this place claimed 25 thousand beauties from all over Germany, but Klum went around everyone. The main prize is a contract with a modeling agency for $ 300,000 and participation in the Late-Night-Show. To make a final decision, the girl was given several months to think. Eventually, Heidi agreed and quit school.

Career Model

In 1993, Klum moved to the US and devoted herself to a career. The novice model now and then appeared on the covers of popular magazines, her photos flashed on the pages of Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle. The whole world started talking about the German beauty when Heidi appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated edition in one swimsuit, thereby demonstrating the perfect figure. The model was immediately noticed by Victoria's Secret, a popular underwear brand. Klum was offered a long-term multi-million dollar contract, signing it, the girl was confident that soon she would become the leading model of the company. Heidi also collaborated with the artist Joan Geir. The girl was shot for body art, her photos were included in the master's book.

The first steps in the world of cinema

Excellent external data, intelligence, talent allowed Heidi Klum not to be limited to the career of the model. Over time, she was offered to star in TV movies and movies, the girl did not think about it for a long time and immediately agreed. In the main, Klum appeared in episodic roles and played herself. In 1992, she starred in one of the episodes "The Larry Sanders Show." From 1996 to 2002 Heidi appeared in the 7 series of the sitcom "Urban Whirlwind" and again she played herself.

Over time, the career of the model pushed Heidi Klum to the background. Her biography shows that the girl increasingly began to appear in films that are far from the fashion world. Of course, at first she was only trusted with episodic works. Pleased fans with the appearance of Heidi in the film "Sex and the City", critics noted her confidence, it seemed that the girl has been engaged in this work all her life. Then Klum starred in the television picture "Malcolm in the spotlight," and again her role did not provoke criticism.

Serious roles

In 2001, Ben Stiller's film "Exemplary Male" was released on big screens, and here Heidi Klum appeared in the role of model. Most directors admitted that the German was invited only because of her fame, she was just a bait for some category of viewers. The very model of this attitude to her did not bother, she seriously and responsibly approached the performance of her work, giving all 100%.

Then there was a role in the comedy "English Barber", Heidi starred with Natasha Richardson and Alan Rickman. In 2002 came the melodrama "Crime scene: Miami", in which Klum got a small role. Spectators very warmly perceived the actress, not paying any attention to the fact that she is not a professional, but just a model. Therefore, Heidi participated in 2003 in the documentaries "Victoria's Secret Fashion" and "Comedy tour of the blue-collar workers".

There were still interesting projects, almost every year there were films with Klum. But the really serious role of the model was proposed only in 2006, when she, along with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, starred in David Frankel's comedy "The Devil Wears Prada". The audience liked the work of the actress, but the critics took it rather restrained. So after this film Klum appeared only in guest roles.

The secret of an ideal figure

The height of Heidi is 1.76 m, weight - 54 kg. It seems that everything is fine with the parameters, but at one time the model was threatened with dismissal from Victoria's Secret, because it was considered too plump. Then Klum set herself the goal to prove her perfection and began to work tirelessly on her body. The model has a personal trainer, thanks to him, she has been supporting herself in great shape for so many years. It was he who helped Heidi after birthing to come back to normal in just one and a half months.

The secret of an ideal figure is still hidden in proper nutrition, refusal from alcohol, smoking. Klum avoids noisy parties, tries to go to bed early, at the latest time that a beauty can afford, it's one o'clock in the morning. The alarm clock of the model is always set at 7 am, even on weekends Klum does not bask in bed, but immediately rises. In some cases, the loving mother replaces the exercise with a walk with her children.

Style Klum

Heidi Klum's clothing always evokes delight, the model has a special charm and charm. A woman never looks defiant, although she can afford short dresses with huge cutouts. But the most attention is attracted to her skin and hair. Haircut Heidi Klum does not undergo any changes for a long time. To make such a hairstyle, as in the well-known model, is simple: you need to wash your hair and lay it in careless light waves. Heidi prefers to use shine, for example, to give the skin a radiant appearance, she uses bronzers and creams-shines. But the lip gloss makes them more plump and sensual.

Personal life

The personal life of the model, just like the career, is full of various events. Heidi Klum's first husband, designer Rick Pipino, lived with him for 6 years, from 1996 to 2002. Then there was a short novel with unpleasant consequences with Flavio Briatore, the owner of the team "Formula 1". In the fall of 2003, Klum announced her pregnancy, around the same period, photos of frivolous character Briatore with a new passion, the heiress of the jewelry company Fiona Swarovski, appeared in magazines.

Flavio abandoned the child, the gap was heavy. Being pregnant, Heidi met Sil, a black artist. It was he who supported her, and then adopted the daughter of the model Helen. The biological father did not participate in the education of the girl and never even saw her. On May 10, 2005, Sil and Klum were married, in the same year they had a son, Henry. In 2006, the birth of a son, Joan, and in 2009 - the daughter of Lou Sulolu Samuel. Unfortunately, on January 22, 2012 the couple announced a divorce. In September of the same year, Heidi engaged in an affair with Martin Christen, his guard, but in January 2014 severed relations.

Interesting facts from biography

• At the end of 2004, the first book of the Klum's Body of Knowledge was published: 8 Rules of Model Behavior.
• In 2005, rose Heidi Klum, a variety was named after the German model.
• In 2008, Forbes introduced Klum to the list of the 15 richest models in the world.
• In 2011, Heidi took 39th position in the list of "Most Influential Women".
• Klum takes 3rd place in the list of beautiful German women, she was overtaken by Claudia Schiffer and Nadia Auerman.
• When Heidi was just starting out as a model, her card recorded the parameters of figure 89-65-92, height 176 cm, the color of eyes green-brown, hair light chestnut.
• Klum is one of the most highly paid models in the world.