Heidi Klum reminisces on the past as Leni, her daughter, celebrates her 21st birthday.
Sparkling Memories: Heidi Klum Celebrates Leni Klum's 21st Birthday
Throwback posts and heartfelt messages flooded Heidi Klum's social media as her eldest daughter, Leni, turned 21. To mark the special day, the renowned model shared a series of nostalgic photos and videos, transporting her followers back to Leni's birth and early days.
Klum's tribute began with an endearing snapshot of Leni at New York University (NYU), her beaming grandmother cradling the newborn in her arms. The post was enhanced with a sentimental tune, My Sweet Baby, by The Mark-Keys.
Another heart-melting photo showcased three generations - Heidi, her mother, and Leni, embracing each other warmly, their affection radiating through the picture. Accompanied by several emojis expressing love, the caption read, "21 years ago [heart-eyed emoji] I love you forever, my @leniklum [heart eyes and blooming heart emojis]."
As the day progressed, Klum shared more memories, including snapshots of her tending to the baby Leni, holding her close, and cooing affectionately. The last post of the day was a charming video of a messy, spaghetti-eating baby Leni, her face, clothes, and plate covered in noodles. The endearing caption read "@leniklum happy birthday, my love."
Leni Klum's journey with Heidi Klum began before her marriage to music legend, Seal. At the time of Leni's birth, Heidi was in a relationship with Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. While Leni is not biologically Seal's daughter, he adopted her as his own daughter, acknowledging that he wasn't part of her upbringing from birth. Subsequently, Heidi and Seal welcomed three more children together, who are all adored by their father. After seven years of marriage, Heidi and Seal parted ways in 2014, with Seal remaining closely involved in co-parenting the four children.
In the ensuing years, Heidi Klum embarked on a high-profile relationship with musician Tom Kaulitz. After their whirlwind romance that started on the set of America’s Got Talent, they attended events together and eventually got engaged in December 2018. The couple had two weddings - a private legal ceremony and a lavish yacht wedding in Capri, Italy, in August 2019. Their marriage lasted over five years before a quiet divorce in May 2025. During this time, Heidi and Tom shared a deep bond and even celebrated their shared German heritage with a piece of the Berlin Wall gifted by Tom to Heidi. Despite the divorce, they remain supportive, continuing their journey as loving exes and devoted co-parents.
- The world watched as Heidi Klum celebrated her eldest daughter Leni's 21st birthday, amidst a backdrop of pop-culture and celebrity focus.
- Aside from her career in the world of business and entertainment, Heidi Klum is also a loving mother, as evident in the heartfelt posts shared on her social media.
- Leni Klum's journey through life intertwines with the world of celebrities, from her birth to her relationship with her mother, a renowned model, and her adoption by music legend, Seal.
