Leni Klum Then & Now: See Heidi Klum’s Daughter Go From Kid to Model

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Elissa Anderson

September 7, 2023 4:00PM EDT

Heidi Klum, Leni Klum

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Leni Klum is the daughter of supermodel Heidi Klum and her former partner, Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. Later, Leni changed her last name to her stepfather Seal’s (Samuels) and back to Klum after his and Heidi’s divorce.

Leni is an aspiring model who’s following in her mother’s footsteps. And she’s doing so in a big way, she already scored the cover of ‘Vogue Germany,’ appearing alongside her look-alike mom. She’s also appeared on runways and in Intimissimi campaigns with her mom. Whether she’s rocking lingerie or a gorgeous dress, she always manages to look incredible. She has been making a name for herself on the fashion scene. To see more photos of Leni Klum, scroll through this gallery.

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Leni Klum

Leni Klum — Leni Klum is seen here grabbing food and drinks in Hollywood. Leni rocked a pair of University of North Carolina sweatpants, paired with a cropped black t-shirt and white Converse sneakers. She kept her blonde hair loose and down, and covered up with a black protective face mask.

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Leni Klum at a PrettyLittleThing event

Leni Klum at a PrettyLittleThing event — Leni Klum looked stunning when she rocked this sheer white top with a matching sheer midi skirt that showed her undergarments beneath, styled with a pair of pointed-toe white heels at a PrettyLittleThing event in NYC during NYFW on September 5, 2023.

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Leni Klum & Dad Seal At The ‘Shotgun Wedding’ Premiere

Leni Klum & Dad Seal At The ‘Shotgun Wedding’ Premiere — Leni Klum and her dad Seal posed for a photo at a screening of the rom-com in January 2023. The model sported a little black dress for the father-daughter night out.

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Heidi Klum & daughter Leni in a Intimissimi campaign

Heidi Klum & daughter Leni in a Intimissimi campaign — Heidi Klum & her daughter Leni rocked red lace lingerie for a new Intimissimi holiday campaign. Leni wore a silk camisole with lace trim styled with matching shorts & Heid wore a sheer lace bralette with matching underwear.

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Heidi Klum And Leni Star In a Intimissimi Lingerie Campaign

Heidi Klum And Leni Star In a Intimissimi Lingerie Campaign — Heidi Klum and her model daughter Leni Klum stunned in photos for the Italian lingerie brand, Intimissimi. The photos were released on Oct. 10, 2022 and showed the dynamic duo posing in lacey bra and underwear sets.

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Heidi Klum And Leni Star In A Intimissimi Lingerie Campaign

Heidi Klum And Leni Star In A Intimissimi Lingerie Campaign — Leni Klum changed into a sexy black lingerie set that showed off her cleavage alongside her mom, who wore a black and white lace lingerie set. They looked great.

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Leni Klum & BF Aris Rachevsky In Berlin

Leni Klum & BF Aris Rachevsky In Berlin — Leni Klum’s boyfriend Aris Rachevsky carried her after attending a Dior party in September 2022. Leni and her beau looked so in love.

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Leni Klum on the catwalk

Leni Klum on the catwalk — Leni Klum on the catwalk during Milan Fashion Week. It was in Sept. 2022.

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Leni Klum & Heidi Klum posing together

Leni Klum & Heidi Klum posing together — Leni Olumi Klum and Heidi Klum during Milan Fashion Week in 2022. They wore black and white outfits.

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Heidi and Leni At The ‘About You’ Photocall in Milano Italy

Heidi and Leni At The ‘About You’ Photocall in Milano Italy — Heidi Klum and her model daughter Leni hit the red carpet together during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2022. The fledgling model opted for an all black leather look and minimal accessories, paired with chunky shoes. Heidi slayed in thigh high boots with suitably pointed toes.

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Leni Klum & Boyfriend Aris Rachevsky Step Out In NYC

Leni Klum & Boyfriend Aris Rachevsky Step Out In NYC — Leni Klum’s boyfriend Aris Rachevsky reports a missing phone on the street to New York police as they leave Carbone after dinner during a date night in New York City. The couple were dining at Carbone’s.

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Daily Front Row Awards

Daily Front Row Awards — Leni Klum at the Daily Front Row Awards. It was during New York Fashion Week.

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Leni Klum & Heidi Klum at a party

Leni Klum & Heidi Klum at a party — Leni Olumi Klum and Heidi Klum at Bloomingdale’s 150 x Harper’s BAZAAR ICONS Party. It was in 2022.

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Heidi Klum And Leni Klum Shop In NYC

Heidi Klum And Leni Klum Shop In NYC — Heidi Klum and Leni Klum looked like they were having a blast as they held hands and skipped through NYC. It was on Sept. 8, 2022.

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Leni Klum and Seal at the US Open

Leni Klum and Seal at the US Open — Leni Klum links up with her dad Seal at the US Open Tennis Championship in Queens, NY, on August 31, 2022. Leni and Seal, who adopted the teenager while he was married to Heidi Klum, shared the sweetest hug outside the venue.

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Seal has lunch with his daughter Leni Klum at the Honor Bar restaurant in Beverly Hills

Seal has lunch with his daughter Leni Klum at the Honor Bar restaurant in Beverly Hills — Seal and daughter Leni Klum share a warm embrace after having dinner at the Honor Bar restaurant in Beverly Hills. It was a cute moment.

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Heidi Klum & Daughter At The ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Premiere

Heidi Klum & Daughter At The ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Premiere — Heidi Klum looked great in a plunging black and white pattern dress as she and daughter Leni Olumi Klum attend the LA premiere of ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ on Jun. 6, 2022. What a duo!

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Leni Klum Attends The Michael Kors X Ellesse Launch Dinner

Leni Klum Attends The Michael Kors X Ellesse Launch Dinner — Leni Klum rocked a chic denim jumpsuit while attending a star studded Michael Kors dinner in London on May 5, 2022. White heels and a gold purse offered a few luxurious touches.

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Leni Klum In 2021

Leni Klum In 2021 — Leni Klum dons a short black dress at the LA premiere of ‘The Harder They Fall’ on Oct. 13, 2021. Her black dress had beaded fringe.

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Leni Klum & Seal In 2021

Leni Klum & Seal In 2021 — Still family! Leni Olumi Klum hugs former step-dad Seal at a screening of ‘The Harder They Fall’.

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Leni Klum At A Berlin Fashion Show

Leni Klum At A Berlin Fashion Show — Leni Klum flashes her flat abs at About You’s fashion show in Berlin, Germany on Sep. 11, 2021. Her casual sweatpants and crop top were elevated by cream boots.

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Leni Klum At Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda Show

Leni Klum At Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda Show — Leni Klum looks like a princess in a blue bubble dress as she arrives by boat for Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show in Venice, Italy on Aug. 29, 2021. Truly making an entrance, she wore a jeweled tiara and giant gemstone necklace.

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Leni Klum & Mom Heidi In 2021

Leni Klum & Mom Heidi In 2021 — Leni and Heidi Klum both sparkle during the Luisaviaroma X Unicef Summer Gala 2021 in Capri, Italy on Jul. 31. Heidi wore a silver, one-shouldered gown while Leni rocked strapless bronze.

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Leni Klum Cozies Up To BF Aris Rachevsky

Leni Klum Cozies Up To BF Aris Rachevsky — Leni Klum cozied up to boyfriend Aris Rachevsky while hanging at a flea market in Hollywood. The couple looked so cute during their date!

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Leni Klum Grabs Ice Cream With Her Mom

Leni Klum Grabs Ice Cream With Her Mom — Leni Klum grabs ice cream with her mother, Heidi Klum, and sister Lou Samuels during a trip to Museum Island in Berlin. She looked adorable in bright green sweats.

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Leni Klum Heads to Dance Class with Mom

Leni Klum Heads to Dance Class with Mom — Thirteen-year-old Leni Klum looked so sweet while heading to dance class with her mother and a friend. She rocked trendy furry slides before hitting the studio.

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Leni Klum Chats with a Friend

Leni Klum Chats with a Friend — Leni Klum brings a friend with her in a party van with her siblings to the America’s Got Talent premiere. They twinned in jeans, patent leather boots, and black crop tops.

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Leni Klum Shares a Laugh with Mom Heidi

Leni Klum Shares a Laugh with Mom Heidi — Leni Klum arrives at ‘America’s Got Talent’ with her mom, Heidi Klum, in 2020. Leni wore another one of her trusty cropped tees and a pair of chunky sneakers.

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Leni Klum Hangs with Her Handsome BF

Leni Klum Hangs with Her Handsome BF — Leni Klum rocks loose sweats and an oversized tee while heading to breakfast with boyfriend Aris Rachevsky. They rode in his vintage pickup truck.

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Little Leni Klum Holds Hands with Mom

Little Leni Klum Holds Hands with Mom — Six-year-old Leni Klum spends the day with mom Heidi Klum and her siblings during a day out and about in Saint Tropez. Just look at that little pink outfit!

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