Heidi Klum

Heidi Samuel (née Klum;born June 1, 1973),better known by her birth name Heidi Klum, is a German supermodel, actress, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional singer. She is married to English singer Seal. She acquired American citizenship in 2008.

Early life and discovery

Klum was raised in Bergisch Gladbach, a city outside Cologne, by her German parents Günther, a cosmetics-company executive, and Erna, a hairdresser. A friend persuaded her to enroll in a national modeling contest called "Model 92".Out of 25,000 contestants, Klum was voted the winner on April 29, 1992 and offered a modeling contract worth US$300,000 by Thomas Zeumer, CEO of Metropolitan Models New York. As the winner, she appeared on the Gottschalk Late Night Show, a top German television show with host Thomas Gottschalk. She accepted the contract a few months later after graduating from school and decided not to try for an apprentice position at a fashion design school.