This is a short biography telling how
Heidi Klum started in Germany and worked her way to
to the top of the girl's modeling ladder.
But, what was the cost? Was it worth
it to Hiedi to achieve super model status? Heidi Klum has it
all. The perfectly proportioned body of this supermodel has
propelled her to fame, but her business savvy has revealed
the brains behind her gorgeous face.
Born in Hamburg, Germany on June 1st,
1973, she grew up in Bergisch Gladbach. Her mother was a
hairdresser and her father worked for a cosmetics company,
both of which may have influenced the young Heidi and made
her aware of the importance of physical appearances.
1992 Was A Good Year For
Models
When she was 18, she entered a
competition called "Model '92" in Munich. The competition
was televised and winning it was the beginning of her
career.
At 5' 9", and with measurements
35-24-34, Heidi was made for the cameras. She exudes a
photographic presence that has made her a much sought after
model. She has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Calendars and this exposure gave her a visibility and
recognition that significantly increased her
fame.
Victorias Secret Model Heidi
Klum
Hiedi also has a contract with the
sexy Victoria's Secret company that is rumored to provide
her with a net worth of somewhere around $2.5 million
dollars. Although a very lucrative deal, this business
arrangement comes with some strings attached. According to
the terms of this deal, Heidi cannot alter her image in any
way while in the employment of Victoria's Secret.
No Marriage For Heidi Klum
Today!
This affects her personal life in a
big way because Heidi was contemplating marriage to
Sealhenry "Seal" Samuel. According to Victoria's Secret, if
Heidi says "I do", then the company says, "We don't" want
her any more.
She did give birth to Seal's child,
but taking marriage vows apparently would hurt her image
with the company and would terminate her association with
them.
This stipulation in her contract had
previously affected her when she had a child with Formula
One tycoon Flavio Briatore. Heidi gave birth to a girl named
Leni and was forced to get back into pre-pregnancy shape for
a fashion shoot only 34 days later. To keep her contract,
the supermodel obeyed.
Her relationship with Briatore
however, didn't even survive the full term of her pregnancy.
Heidi left him when she was six months pregnant after she
found out he was having an affair with a younger model.
Heidi Klum's Other
Marriage
From 1999 to 2002, Heidi was married
to hairstylist Ric Pipino but the couple did not have any
children.
Heidi currently maintains homes
in both Germany and New York City. This keeps her readily
available for the many photo opportunities that she is
offered. Yet, she has extended her visibility into other
business ventures, thereby increasing her fame and fortune.
Heidi has lent her name and presence
to a line of jewelry and shoes and now Heidi
Klum fashion clothes. But
perhaps her favorite project is giving her name to a rose.
The Heidi Klumm Rose will make its debut in Germany. The
name was even patented by the rose grower who developed this
rose especially for the supermodel.
The rose bush is dotted with purple
blossoms that start blooming in June. Yet, it's the scent of
the flowers that is most attractive. The aroma of the roses
is intense and completely memorable. This rose is therefore
very fitting for supermodel, Heidi Klum, who is also
completely memorable.
FEEDBACK:
Hello,
Bob this is an excellent
article you wrote on Heidi Klumm. Although I
disagree that someone can train to be a model or
take lessons, or have formal training. Although,
these things can add to, and enhance a persons
career; I think, it takes natural beauty to be a
world-renowned, famous, and effective
model.
In my opinion, Heidi Klumm is
5'9 (this is the height most Runway modeling
requires, 5'9 +). She seems to have natural colored
olive skin, as is described (this skin color blends
well with different shades of makeup, accentuates
beauty, and is a neutral appeasing look, or image).
Heidi Klumm's form is very
unique: she has kind of high up hips, muscular,
shapely, girthed, and is well proportioned from
neck to feet (given and in sink with her height).
She also reminds me of what a commercial model
should look like with: long legs, a tall kind of
face, and long like feet and toes.
This is what a role-model of
a model should look like; she especially, portrays
this well in the video with her playing a guitar.
Additionally, she walks in
the foot steps of her founding models Cindy, and
Naomi with good heights and forms. It is excellent
how you described her childhood - being raised in
Germany, the beginning of her career, and her
parents occupations.
I hope my feedback will be
considered as sincere feedback; possibly there
wasn't a feedback section for this
article.
From Bob: Thanks for the feedback about Heidi Klum.
Input is always welcome and I will publish any that
has substance.
Victorias Secret Model Heidi
Klum