Key Takeaways

• Heidi Klum’s Journey: She began her modeling career by winning a contest in Germany in 1992.
• Television Career: Klum is well-known for hosting shows like Project Runway and America’s Got Talent.
• Iconic Moments: She gained fame after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition in 1998.
• Timeless Beauty: At 53, she continues to captivate audiences with her fashion sense and television presence.

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StunningHeidi Klum has been famous for so long that it’s hard to believe there was ever a time when she was a German teen just starting out in the modeling business.
Some fans remember her best from her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show heyday in the late ’90s and early
’00s, while others know her as the Emmy-winning formerProject Runway host, longtimeAmerica’s Got Talent judge and host ofGermany’s Next Topmodel. We’ve got Heidi’s best looks, from when she was breaking out as a model in the late ’90s to the fashion icon, television star and timeless beauty she remains today.

Heidi first got into modeling by winning a contest in her native Germany in
, beating out other hopefuls to become victorious inModel. Her stunning facial features helped land Heidi on the cover of various editions ofVogue magazine across Europe in the mid -90s,
including France, Spain and Germany.

Heidi made a splash in the U.S.
when in at the age of she landed on the cover of the annualSports Illustrated swimsuit edition.
Heidi knelt down in in the sand wearing black one-piece with plunging white knit top,
showing her ample assets.
That body would go on to land her more appearances inSI’s annual swimsuit issue,
but it also led to her becoming the face and figure of Victoria’s Secret.

Heidi first appeared in the lingerie brand’s annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show when it was still in it’s infancy,
for it’s third ever show in .
Heidi would become so associated with the brand and the lingerie catwalk display that she hosted the event in , , , and .
She stopped working with Victoria’s Secret in.

Heidi had already begun transitioning away from primarily being model and into television.
She was original host of Bravo’sProject Runway, which debuted in .
Alongside mentorTim Gunn, Heidi became face of Emmy-winning fashion competition series and remained with show for seasons before departing in .
She later reunited with Gunn for Amazon’sMaking the Cut and eventually returned to theProject Runway franchise following its revival.

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Take a look back at the mother of four‘s best photos through the years in the gallery above.