- Ever wondered what Heidi Klum and Seal’s four children have grown up to look like, including the one the famous singer lovingly adopted?
- They have mostly stayed out of the spotlight, except for one child, who has made waves in the modeling world, just like her famous mother.
- However, the blended family recently made a rare public outing, revealing how the supermodel and the singer’s children look now..
Heidi Klum and Seal at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Heidi Klum and Seal’s love story began under unique circumstances, as the supermodel was pregnant with her first child when she met the soulful singer. The couple went on to share a share deep connection, and despite parting ways, their bond as loving parents to four children remains unbreakable.
Despite their fame, all but one of Heidi Klum and Seal’s children have led lives out of the public eye. However, their recent attendance at a premiere has given the world a glimpse of what these A-list celebrity kids look like all grown up.
Heidi Klum and Seal at the Fox Broadcasting Company Twentieth Century Fox Television and FX 2010 Emmy Nominee Party on August 29, 2010, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Leni Klum: Following in Her Mother’s Footsteps
Leni Klum is Heidi’s eldest child, born in New York City on May 4, 2004. Weighing in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces, reports emerged that Leni and her mother were in excellent health following her birth.
The German supermodel — known for role as a judge alongside Sophia Vergara and Simon Cowell on “America’s Got Talent” — shares Leni with Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. However, there have been conflicting reports about the latter’s involvement in his biological daughter’s life.
Heidi and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on September 11, 2006. | Source: Getty Images
Nonetheless, Seal lovingly assumed the father figure role in Leni’s life when he legally adopted her in 2009, 4 years after marrying her mother. “It doesn’t make [Leni] any more or less my daughter. She always has been. All it means is that both Heidi and I wanted her to have the same last name as the rest of us,” the famous singer said.
Seal and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on November 1, 2005. | Source: Getty Images
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Leni embarked on a modeling career, a decision she had long desired. Now, the young model is carving out her own niche in the fashion world.
Reflecting on her journey, Leni said, “I had grown up going to work with my mom. Ever since 11 or 12 years old, I’ve been begging her and then finally I turned 16 and she said that I could finally start modeling.”
Heidi has always cherished her bond with Leni, which was made evident in the heartfelt Instagram post the supermodel shared in honor of her daughter’s 17th birthday in 2021. Heidi posted a throwback video of herself strutting her stuff on a catwalk, revealing she was four months pregnant in the clip.
“If I look close enough then I can see you bumping right along at 4 months @LeniKlum. I loved you before you were born, and I will love you long after I close my eyes forever,” the sweet caption read in part.
Henry Samuel: A Creative Soul
After announcing that they were expecting in March 2005, Heidi and Seal welcomed their first child together, a son named Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel, later that year in September.
Born in a Los Angeles-area hospital, both mother and baby were reported to be “happy and healthy.” The name Günther was chosen to honor Heidi’s father, a nod to her German heritage.
Heidi Klum spotted holding her son Henry Samuel on November 1, 2005, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Henry was born just a few months after his parents tied the knot in a romantic beach wedding near Seal’s home on Mexico’s luxurious Costa Careyes. The family settled into their Bel Air estate Shortly after Henry’s birth, where he joined his older sister.
Henry was often remarked upon for his striking resemblance to his father as a newborn. Heidi humorously shared her thoughts on that.
Seal spotted holding his children Henry Samuel and Leni Klum in New York City on August 6, 2006. | Source: Getty Images
“Everyone who sees him says, ‘Oh my God, he looks just like Seal.’ And I’m like, ‘He has nothing of me? C’mon, there must be something of me in there somewhere.’ And they’re like, ‘No, sorry, he looks just like his father.’ I’m a little sad about that,” the model said through laughter.
Heidi Klum seen holding her son Henry Samuel in New York City on June 15, 2006. | Source: Getty Images
Unlike his sister, Henry has largely stayed out of the public eye. However, his privacy preference has not stopped his mother from gushing about him.
In 2011, Heidi described a then 6-year-old Henry as “very artistic,” noting that he often lived in his own imaginative world. She fondly recalled an outing where Henry wore enormous green, fluffy dinosaur-feet slippers to dinner.
Heidi Klum and Seal’s son Henry Samuel seen in New York City on July 11, 2008. | Source: Getty Images
“You can barely walk in those things, but for him, it’s not weird at all,” she laughed. Henry’s creative spirit was evident from a young age, as Heidi shared in 2008 that he enjoyed playing dress-up with his sister’s princess gowns.
“There’s nothing wrong with that,” Heidi explained, embracing her son’s playful exploration of different outfits. The supermodel humourly admitted that the flashy, elegant dresses were far more fun than traditional Buzz Lightyear costumes.
Heidi Klum and her son Henry Samuel seen at the LaGuardia Airport in New York City on April 17, 2009. | Source: Getty Images