An iconic supermodel who gained recognition in the 90s and 2000s shared an adorable throwback photo while posing with her pet cat.
The star has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines throughout her successful career thus far, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour.
The beauty – who was born in Germany – also transitioned to the world of television, where she has hosted and judged on a number of reality competition programs.
She has additionally taken on small roles in projects such as an episode of Sex And The City, The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and Ocean’s 8 (2018).
Her daughter has also begun to follow in her modeling footsteps – and recently made an appearance at New York Fashion Week.
But can you guess who it is?
An iconic supermodel who gained recognition in the 90s and 2000s shared an adorable throwback photo while posing with her pet cat
It is Heidi Klum, 51 – the German-American star who is known not just for her modeling career, but for also being the judge on shows such as Project Runway and America’s Got Talent.
On Thursday, she jumped to her main Instagram page to share a throwback snap of herself when she was 10-years-old.
In the picture, Klum could be seen holding her cat named Nicki as she stared directly at the camera.
In the caption of the photo, Heidi penned to her 12.3 million followers: ‘Found this. 10 years old with my cat Nicki.’
The beauty began professionally modeling after she won the Model 92 contest – and soon was offered a contract by the CEO of Metropolitan Models New York.
In 1998, Klum appeared on the cover of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, which quickly catapulted the star to fame and wider recognition.
Throughout the 2000s, she also graced the covers of Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and various Vogue covers – including France, Germany and Spain.
Heidi also collaborated with Victoria’s Secret and became the first model from Germany to be named an Angel with the brand. In 2010, the star officially parted ways from the company.
It is Heidi Klum, 51 – the German-American star who is known not just for her modeling career, but for also being the judge on shows such as Project Runway and America’s Got Talent; seen earlier this month in L.A.
Heidi also collaborated with Victoria’s Secret and became the first model from Germany to be named an Angel with the brand; seen in 2003 in NYC
At the time, she expressed in a statement: ‘All good things have to come to an end. I will always love Victoria and never tell her secret,’ per WWD.
Since 2009, Heidi has also been the host, judge and co-producer of Germany’s Next Topmodel.
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And five years earlier, she took on the role of a host and judge of Bravo’s Project Runway – which she was also an executive producer on.
Klum garnered a number of Emmy nominations – winning in 2013 for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
After 16 seasons, she notably departed the competition series in 2018. However, last month in January, it was announced that she will return for the show’s upcoming 21st season.
It is not yet known what her role will be, but the new season is set to premiere later this year with a total of 10 episodes and will be available on Freeform, Disney+ and Hulu.
Heidi is also known as one of the judges on America’s Got Talent along with Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel.
But earlier this month, it was confirmed that Klum will be stepping down from the role – and is being replaced by Mel B, according to Deadline.
After 16 seasons, she notably departed the competition series in 2018. However, last month in January, it was announced that she will return for the show’s upcoming 21st season; seen in 2015 in NYC
The 20th season of the hit competition series will premiere later this year on May 27.
A rep for the show shared in a statement: ‘Heidi has been an incredible part of AGT, bringing her signature charm, expertise and warmth to the show.’
‘We are enormously grateful for her many contributions and the impact she has had while celebrating the world’s greatest talent with us. We’d love for our paths to cross again.’
When her return to Project Runway was announced, fans took to social media to share their worries over her potential exit from AGT – which has now been confirmed.
‘It looks like it due to Project Runway and other projects,’ one penned on Reddit. ‘I really hope she finds time to come back this season but it’s not looking the best. But we won’t know until they release the judging panel.’
Another added, ‘I’m going to miss her too but she’s getting a bit formulaic in my opinion. I just hope the new judge isn’t some carbon copy and is actually like NEW new.’
But earlier this month, it was confirmed that Klum will be stepping down from the role as a judge on AGT – and is being replaced by Mel B, according to Deadline
She shares her eldest child with Flavio Briatore but upon marrying singer Seal in 2005, he notably adopted Leni; Heidi and Leni seen in 2024 in Cannes
Klum is also mother to four children: Leni, 20, Henry, 19, Johan, 18, and Lou, 15.
She shares her eldest child with Flavio Briatore but upon marrying singer Seal in 2005, he notably adopted Leni.
The pair also welcomed Henry, Johan, and Lou during the course of their marriage which came to an end in 2014.
Heidi later tied the knot with Tokio Hotel guitarist, Tom Kaulitz, in 2019.