Heidi Klum, a Victoria's Secret supermodel, is still one of the world's most renowned and gorgeous women at the age of 48. The German-born model, who spent a few years working in her own country, traveled to the United States to further her profession and was appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Sw*m suit Issue in 1998. She had several proposals from other major firms afterwards and rose to the top of the fashion business.

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In 2011, People Magazine ranked her one of the most attractive women on the planet. Heidi, on the other hand, hasn't confined herself to modeling. She's also featured in a number of television shows and tried her hand at being a designer, an entrepreneur, and an artist. Before hosting Making the Cut, she hosted 16 seasons of Project Runway with Tim Gunn. Heidi married hairstylist Ric Pipino when she was 23 after he proposed on top of the Empire State Building.

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Pipino freely expressed his feelings for Heidi, and their marriage was held in the tradition of German culture, with the two even cutting a wood in half with a two-handled bl*de, as is customary in Heidi's homeland. Their marriage, however, terminated in 2002 after the two became estranged. Soon after, Heidi got connected with the Italian billionaire and a renowned figure in Formula 1, Flavio Briatore. Heidi gave birth to a daughter Helene in May 2004, but Briatore was not there because the pair had separated soon after Heidi revealed her pregnancy in December 2003. The famous actress was seeing artist Seal at the time she gave birth to her daughter.

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"Seal and I consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have met. He's one of my closest friends. She stated, "He consistently opens the door for me and stands aside so I can pass in." Seal welcomed Helene 'Leni' in 2009 after the pair had three biological kids together: Henry, Johan, and Lou. Many people viewed Heidi and Seal's situation as unique and differentiated. They were deeply in love and regarded as one of the most physically attractive pairs. "I'm sure things are spoken or written about us." But we don't look at it, and it's better that way," Heidi previously remarked of herself and her spouse, whom she alluded to as the "colorful" pair.

Unfortunately, the model ended the relationship in 2012 after seven years of marriage.

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"After much soul-searching, we have chosen to part our ways," the couple said in a statement. "While we have had seven incredibly loving, devoted, and joyful years of marriage, we have decided to separate." "During our relationship, we have had the utmost regard for each other and keep loving one other deeply, yet we have drifted away." Despite their dignity and affection for each other, they didn't appear to have a prenuptial agreement, so everyone anticipated things to get heated when it came time to share their possessions. Heidi's net worth was estimated to be between $50 and $70 million at the time, while Seal's was estimated to be approximately $15 million worth.

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Heidi and Seal both demonstrated to the public that riches would never get in the way of them staying on friendly terms for the sake of their children. They negotiated a postnuptial agreement shortly after their three-year separation was finalized. They also demonstrated maturity when it came to custody of children, which is still considered "private matter." According to American blogger Perez Hilton, none of them has sought alimony and child support. Heidi and Seal's separation was dubbed "the simplest separation" by him.

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Heidi's sole request was for her name to be returned. When she married, she acquired her husband's last name, Samuel, and when she separated, she reverted to her original name, Klum.

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According to what is known, the children spend the most of their time with Heidi, despite the fact that their parents separated custody. Heidi just submitted an urgent petition in the midst of the COV-19 epidemic when Seal refused to let her transport them to Germany, where she is presently working. They eventually came to a deal, and Heidi was permitted to travel to Germany with her children, while Seal was permitted to see them during their journey. Heidi "will collaborate and work together to make preparations for" him to visit his children in Germany.

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