- Heidi Klum's career and family
- The struggles of being a working mother
- The evolution of 'Germany's Next Topmodel'
Heidi Klum (51), the German supermodel and successful television host, has been a prominent figure in the international fashion industry for over three decades. Her career began more than 30 years ago when she was discovered on a German television model competition.
Today, she hosts the 20th season of 'Germany’s Next Topmodel,' solidifying her status as a major industry icon. Alongside her remarkable career, Heidi is also a dedicated mother to four children.
Heidi Klum’s career and family
Her eldest daughter, Leni (20), born from her relationship with Italian Formula 1 manager Flavio Briatore (74), is already following in her mother’s footsteps as a successful model. Additionally, Klum’s son Henry has recently made his debut as a catwalk model.
Heidi has achieved tremendous success not only as a model but also as the longtime host of 'GNTM'. The show, airing annually on ProSieben since 2006, has helped launch the careers of numerous young women in the media industry.
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Challenges as a working mother
Balancing career and family life has not always been easy for Heidi Klum. While filming 'Germany’s Next Topmodel,' she was also raising four children, which proved especially challenging in the early years. In an interview with 'Stern,' she revealed, “My days always started feeling tired because I was breastfeeding at night... I was exhausted all the time."
She opened up about the guilt she felt as a working mother and the constant struggle to find equilibrium between her career and family. “I often felt torn apart,” she admitted. “Finding the balance wasn’t always easy.” Despite the challenges, she persevered, attending countless karate competitions and soccer matches, even if she missed a few.
Heidi’s early modeling days were also filled with difficulties. At 19, during a photoshoot, a photographer harshly yelled at her, causing her to cry. However, she pushed through, determined to maintain professionalism. “I wiped away my tears and kept trying. After that day, I decided that I wouldn’t let negativity get to me,” she recalled, explaining that she built “a protective wall” around herself.
The evolution of 'Germany’s Next Topmodel'
Since its inception, 'GNTM' has evolved significantly. Heidi admits that her first attempts at presenting were a learning curve: “I kept slipping up in front of the camera. We had to shoot some things over and over again. I had only modeled up until then, and everything was new to me.” However, with time, she became a natural in her role as host, leaving a lasting impact on the show and its contestants.
