Heidi Klum's Romantic Journey: A Look At Her High-Profile Relationships

Heidi Klum, Tom Kaulitz, Seal — Image Credit: AP

As soon as she skyrocketed to fame, the world fell head over heels in love with Heidi Klum! Throughout her career, the 47-year-old German-American model has conquered the hearts of so many fans with her sweet personality and stunning good looks. It's no wonder that under the scrutiny of fame, Heidi has had a number of high-profile relationships.

Since she was in her mid-20s, Heidi’s love life has been put front and center. Of course, there have been a number of ups and downs throughout her romances, but we’re breaking down the timeline of Heidi’s romantic history to offer as much context as possible! Take a look below at all of the loves from Heidi Klum’s life!

Heidi Klum's Early Relationships

Ric Pipino

Heidi’s first big romance came in the mid-90s when she became engaged and married stylist Ric Pipino in 1997. As Heidi’s star in the entertainment and modeling industry rose, she became open about showing off her love life. She and Ric attended the MTV Europe Music Awards in Frankfurt in August 2001.

Unfortunately, their marriage was not meant to last, and the couple divorced in 2002 after five years of marriage. At that time, Heidi was roughly 29 years old.

Heidi Klum, Ric Pipino — **Heidi Klum, wearing lace hipsters and fur top, arrives with her husband Ric Pipino for the MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony in Frankfurt on August 11, 2001 [AP].**

Flavio Briatore

Roughly one year after her split from Ric, Heidi began dating Italian Formula One manager Flavio Briatore. The couple went public with their relationship in March 2003, and by December of that year, Heidi announced that she was pregnant. However, while Heidi was expecting her first child, she and Flavio went their separate ways. Subsequently, Flavio became the adoptive father of her daughter, Helene ‘Leni’ Boshoven Samuel.

Heidi Klum's Notable Love Affairs

Seal

Heidi’s most well-known relationship came when she started dating singer Seal in 2004. The couple married on May 10, 2005, on the beach in Mexico. Together, they welcomed three children into their lives — Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel, 15, Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel, 13, and Lou Sulola Samuel, 10.

In December 2009, Seal showed his commitment by officially adopting Heidi’s daughter, Leni, changing her last name to Samuel. The couple often renewed their vows, showcasing their love to the world. Sadly, their love story did not have a happy ending.

Heidi Klum, Seal — **Heidi Klum and Seal at the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 16, 2007 [AP].**

Martin Kirsten

Immediately following her split from Seal, Heidi started a relationship with her bodyguard, Martin Kirsten. The couple was not known for their red-carpet appearances but were often seen enjoying quiet moments together, especially as Heidi navigated her divorce and custody battle over her four children.

Recent Relationships

Vito Schnabel

After her split from Martin, Heidi began dating Vito Schnabel in 2014. Their romance lasted three years and they made several public appearances together. Vito, who owns an art gallery, always looked happy alongside Heidi, especially during events like the Vanity Fair Oscar party in February 2016.