- According to recent reports, Heidi Klum, 46, quietly married Tom Kaulitz, 29, a few months back. The two announced their engagement in December of 2018.
- The lovebirds have been dating since February of 2018. A year later, TMZ reports that they obtained a marriage license.
- Here are seven things to know about Kaulitz, including he’s a member of the German rock band Tokio Hotel, he’s a twin, and he speaks three languages.
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Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz are the most recent couple to have quietly tied the knot, according to multiple reports.
Public records suggests that the two obtained a marriage license back in February, and on that same day, TMZ found the couple leaving a dinner date.
Representatives for Heidi Klum didn’t immediately respond to INSIDER’s request for comment.
The love birds, who have a 16-year age difference, sparked a romance back in February of 2018. Less than a year together, Kaulitz popped the question.
The "Making the Cut" hostess told "ET" in February that they had already set a date for the ceremony. She then coyly added, "But you will find out eventually."
Here are seven things you should know about the man who stole Klum's heart.
1. Kaulitz was one of the founding members of German rock band, Tokio Hotel. He's a guitarist, singer-songwriter and keyboardist.
Foto: Tokio Hotel at MTV's VMAs ceremony in 2008.sourceSTRMX/AP
The group successfully transitioned from Europe to the US with their first English-language album, "Scream." It peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's alternative albums chart in 2008.
They even won best new artist, beating Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, at 2008's MTV VMAs.
Since then, they've worked on several other projects. Their 2009 album, "Humanoid," peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's alternative albums chart, and they released their sixth studio album, "Dream Machine," in 2017.
2. He's a twin.
Foto: Tom and Bill Kaulitz at a a photo call for the band's 2014 album "Kings Of Suburbia."sourceThomas Peter/Reuters
Bill Kaulitz, the lead singer of Tokio Hotel, is actually his twin. Tom was born 10 minutes before Bill.
In an interview in 2007, Tom said that his brother is more like his soul mate.
"We are very different yet alike," he said. "We don't look like twins. But we are soul mates. When I look at Bill, I know instantly what he thinks. I can feel it when he has a problem, even if he is not with me. I cannot imagine that I could ever trust a girl like I trust Bill."
3. He moved to Los Angeles with his brother in 2010.
Foto: Tom Kaulitz is a German musician.sourceThomas Peter/Reuters
The two left their hometown of Hamburg, Germany to work on music together in LA. A German tabloid, Bild, suspected they moved after a break-in at their home and stalking by fans.
4. Kaulitz is trilingual.
Foto: Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
He speaks German, English and French.
5. The 29-year-old was married once before to Ria Sommerfeld, a former German beauty queen.
Foto: Tom Kaulitz is a guitarist.sourceSTRMX/AP
The two split in 2016 after being married for a little over a year. At the time, they said the break-up was "mutual and amicable."
Kaulitz finalized the divorce just a few months before he proposed to Klum, according to documents obtained by The Blast.
6. Kaulitz met Klum through "Germany's Next Top Model" in 2018.
Foto: Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum at the amfAR Gala Cannes at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France on May 2018.sourceimageSPACE/MediaPunch/AP
The pair were introduced by a mutual friend on the show, according to US Weekly. Their relationship became official soon after.
They were spotted holding hands and kissing several times, including once on the set of "America's Got Talent" in Pasadena, California in March, according to US Weekly.
At 2018's amfAR Gala in Cannes, the love birds made their red carpet debut. The two were all-smiles as they posed together, the supermodel wearing a shimmery silver gown and Kaulitz wearing an all-black suit.
7. He asked Klum's kids to help with a simple and sweet proposal in 2018.
According to People magazine, a friend of the couple said that when Kaulitz asked Klum's four children - daughters Lou, 9, and Leni, 14, and sons Johan, 12, and Henry, 13 - for their blessing, they gladly gave it to him.
On Christmas Eve, the kids helped Kaulitz put together a breakfast-in-bed proposal for their supermodel mom.
She then took to Instagram and shared an adorable black and white photo of the couple showing off her ring. She accompanied it with an all-caps caption "I SAID YES."
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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.
What does Heidi Klum's new husband do? ›
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.
What's the age difference between Heidi Klum and her husband? ›
"I'm 50 and no longer 20. I'm not a young girl who hasn't experienced anything yet or has no idea about life," she continued. "Time won't stand still for me and Tom will never catch up with me. I'll always be 16 years older, and I'm aware of that."
Does Heidi Klum have 4 kids? ›
Who are Heidi Klum's kids? 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.
Is Heidi Klum's husband black? ›
Tom Kaulitz is German like his wife, Heidi Klum
Klum and Kaulitz married in 2019 and are both of German descent.
How old was Tom when he married Heidi? ›
The supermodel, 50, recently revealed that her social life is busier than ever now that her four children are all grown up. Klum, who married the 34-year-old German guitarist in 2019, also credited her younger husband for inspiring her to go out more.
Who was Heidi Klum with for 4 years? ›
In February 2023, Klum and Kaulitz celebrated four years of marriage. "Love of my life," the supermodel captioned a series of images on Instagram, including one of her and a shirtless Kaulitz kissing.
What is the age gap between Simon Cowell and his wife? ›
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman: 18 years
"America's Got Talent" judge Simon Cowell, 64, first met Lauren Silverman, 46, back in 2004, but she was married at the time and the couple started seeing each other in the summer of 2013. Silverman became pregnant with their son that year.
How many babies has Heidi Klum had? ›
Her four kids are all teenagers and tweens now and they are just as stylish as their mom. Klum shares Leni, 19, 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.
How many marriages has Heidi Klum had? ›
| Heidi Klum |
|---|
| Spouses | Ric Pipino ( m. 1997; div. 2002) Seal ( m. 2005; div. 2014) Tom Kaulitz ( m. 2019) |
| Children | 4 |
| Modeling information |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 91⁄2 in) |
10 more rowsLeni (19) 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). Leni Klum has been following in her mother's footsteps and started modeling in recent years.
Does Heidi Klum have any daughters? ›
The AGT Judge and her daughter are both models! Leni Klum can truly say she got it from her mama. The model and college student is the daughter of catwalk queen, Halloween innovator, and America's Got Talent Judge Heidi Klum, and if you didn't see their likeness before, you're about to.
Do Heidi Klum's kids speak German? ›
Heidi Klum's kids Leni, Johan, Henry, and Lou — who she shares with ex husband Seal — all speak German.
How is Heidi Klum so rich? ›
In fact, in a given year, Klum earns $40 million from her empire which includes television production, hosting, endorsem*nts, and licensing deals. Klum's modeling career was incredibly successful, making her a household name in the fashion industry.
Are Seal and Heidi Klum's kids biological? ›
Leni is Heidi's biological daughter from her relationship with formula one boss Flavio Briatore. However, Heidi was married to musician Seal from 2005-20014, and in that time he adopted Leni. Seal and Heidi share three biological kids — Henry, Johan and Sulola Samuel.
Who is Heidi Klum's current partner? ›
Everything to Know About Heidi Klum's Husband, Tom Kaulitz.
What happened with Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum? ›
Following her divorce, Klum dated around a bit and then met Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz. The new couple were married in 2019 and seem to have a very passionate relationship, which includes Klum's personal passion for celebrating Halloween.
What is Heidi Klum's next net worth? ›
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.
Where does Tom Kaulitz currently live? ›
He was born in Leipzig, German Democratic Republic. Tom and his brother, Bill, used to live in Hamburg but moved to Los Angeles in October 2010 in response to an incident involving stalkers and a robbery. They are currently living in Los Angeles making music for their new album.
What does Tom Kaulitz like? ›
Tom and Bill have a tendency to fall for the same girl so they let her chose between them. Enjoys partying, hip hop, music, girls and graffiti. Owns a Range Rover car.
