On many occasions, Heidi Klum has called husband Tom Kaulitz the love of her life.
The pair swapped vows in 2019, making him husband No. 3 for the supermodel-turned-reality TV entertainer.
And it seems Klum — who was previously married to stylist Ric Pipino (from 1997 to 2002) and to soulful singer-songwriter Seal (from 2005 to 2014) — believes the third time’s a charm. She’s repeatedly dubbed Kaulitz the “love of my life” on Instagram. The many kiss-filled photos and video clips of herself alongside her bearded spouse appear to prove that the sentiment is mutual.
He’s her frequent red-carpet date. He’s her “beautiful and cute” partner. He’s even a perfectly coordinated plus-one at her annual Halloween bash. But there’s so much more to know about him.
Who is Tom Kaulitz?
Long before he met Klum, Kaulitz gained his own fame as a musician.
The guitarist and songwriter is a founding member of Tokio Hotel, a rock and synthpop act popular throughout Europe. The band, with seven studio albums to their name, also boasts another member who shares the last name Kaulitz. And that’s no coincidence.
Kaulitz’s identical twin brother, Bill, is the lead singer. The siblings also co-host a podcast called Kaulitz Hills, and are "double chair" coaches on "The Voice Germany."
Kaulitz was born Sept. 1, 1989, making him 16 years Klum’s junior.
Back in 2018, before the pair wed, Klum addressed their age difference in an interview with InStyle.
“My boyfriend is many years younger than me, and lots of people are questioning that and asking about it,” she told the magazine. “That’s really the only time when age seems to be shoved in my face,and I have to give an answer for it. I don’t really think about it that much otherwise. You have to just live a happy life without worrying too much about what people think because worrying is only going to give youmorewrinkles.”
How did Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum meet?
When Klum sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to discuss her relationship with Kaulitz in 2018, she explained that she and the rocker met at a mutual friend’s birthday party, and she fell for him instantly.
“It was to the point, so bad, that I couldn’t even look at him,” Klum recalled. “You know when you’re immediately attracted to someone that you’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I can’t look at him!’ So, I had to sit next to him, instead of across, because then I would've had to look at him the whole time.”
Like Klum, Kaulitz is German. It’s a detail that Klum believes created a special bond between them.
In that same chat with DeGeneres, she noted, “Maybe that was always the link that was missing. I needed a German. Yeah, we have the same roots and the same upbringing, the same understanding.”
When did Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum get married?
In December of 2018, Kaulitz, who was previously married to model Ria Sommerfeld, popped the question to Klum — and, as a post she shared on Instagram noted, “I SAID YES.”
The couple traveled to Capri, Italy, with friends and family and said their “I dos” aboard a yacht just eight months later.
While Kaulitz has no children of his own, he’s now stepfather to the four children Klum shares with ex-husband Seal — sons Henry and Johan and daughters Lou and Leni. Leni’s biological father is Klum’s ex-boyfriend, Flavio Briatore, however she was later adopted by Seal.
Tom Kaulitz loves Halloween as much as Heidi Klum
Klum, known for her over-the-top, hyper-detailed, jaw-dropping costumes, has long been considered the undisputed Queen of Halloween, and now she has her holiday king.
But Kaulitz’s royal title doesn’t only come from marrying the woman who has dressed as everything from a senior to Jessica Rabbit to whatever this was.
The musician really gets into the spirit of Halloween and couples costumes. In 2018, he was Shrek to her Fiona. In 2022, he was the one-eyed fisherman to her giant worm. And in 2023, Kaulitz was the egg to her peaco*ck. Together, they’re always the perfect pair.
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Who is Tom Kaulitz? Long before he met Klum, Kaulitz gained his own fame as a musician. The guitarist and songwriter is a founding member of Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel is a German music band formed in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, bassist Georg Listing, and drummer Gustav Schäfer.
, a rock and synthpop act popular throughout Europe. The band, with seven studio albums to their name, also boasts another member who shares the last name Kaulitz.
By December 2018, Klum and Kaulitz were engaged. The model announced the news on Twitter, sharing a picture of the pair smiling as she showed off her engagement ring. "I SAID YES," she wrote in the caption. Two months later, Klum and Kaulitz secretly married.
However, she's starting to get a bit frustrated with constantly having to defend their coupling because of their 16-year age gap — there might be a bit of sexism and ageism at play. The 50-year-old supermodel talked about her romance with the 34-year-old Tokio Hotel guitarist to Glamour Germany.
While they don't have any children together, Tom is a stepfather to his wife's four children, Lou, 14, Johan, 16, Henry, 18, and Leni, 19, who she shares with Seal. Heidi Klum shares an insight into her life with her husband, Tom Kaulitz and their dogs.
For the latest cover story for Glamour Germany, Klum, 50, delved into the negativity she's received since marrying Tom Kaulitz, 34, in 2019. "I think it's often just spitefulness," she told the outlet of the origin of people's disapproval.
With a net worth of $160 million, it's clear that she's excelled in each of these fields. In fact, in a given year, Klum earns $40 million from her empire which includes television production, hosting, endorsem*nts, and licensing deals.
Klum has four children: Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou. Her eldest, Leni Klum, was born in May 2004 and adopted by Klum's then-husband, Seal, in 2009, according to People. Seal and Heidi welcomed son Henry in September 2005, son Johan in November 2006, and daughter Lou Sulola in October 2009.
In 2004, Heidi Klum gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Leni Klum. The child's biological father is Flavio Briatore, but Seal adopted her while he was married to her mother (2005-2014).
Heidi Klum's cozy pic is making the cut. The supermodel shared a sweet photo to social media, showcasing herself and husband Tom Kaulitz, alongside her and ex-husband Seal's four kids: Leni, 19, Henry, 18, Johan, 17, and Lou, 14.
Early life. Kaulitz was born on 1 September 1989 in Leipzig, East Germany. He has an identical twin brother, Tom, who is older by ten minutes. His parents, Simone Kaulitz and Jörg W., separated when Kaulitz was seven years old.
Klum shares Leni, 20, Henry, 18, Johan, 17, and Lou, 14, with her ex-husband, Seal. The children also spend time with Klum's current husband, musician Tom Kaulitz, who considers himself an "extra dad" to the four kids. They even helped Kaulitz plan his surprise proposal in 2019.
When Klum sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to discuss her relationship with Kaulitz in 2018, she explained that she and the rocker met at a mutual friend's birthday party, and she fell for him instantly. “It was to the point, so bad, that I couldn't even look at him,” Klum recalled.
Heidi Klum's daughter Leni has a lot to celebrate as she turns 20 years old, as she's certainly made waves in her modeling career. It's no doubt she'll be spending the day with her family and friends, and maybe her adoptive father Seal, whom Heidi was married to from 2005 to 2014.
Seal and Leni have a close bond, with the "Kiss From A Rose" singer regularly talking about how proud he is of her. As she turned 19, Seal took to Instagram to explain: "In NY with the young woman who changed my life for the better 19 years ago. Thank you Leni for making me a better person".
So understandably, her seemingly sudden departure has fans wondering: Why did Heidi Klum leave Project Runway at all?! As it turns out, Heidi isn't leaving fashion TV entirely. In fact, she and her Project Runway costar Tim Gunn are both launching a brand-new project with Amazon Prime Video.
Following a romance of about a year and half with her bodyguard Martin Kirsten, People magazine reports the couple has called it quits personally and professionally. The 40-year-old former supermodel and current "America's Got Talent" judge divorced R&B singer Seal in 2012, and the two began dating shortly after.
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