Three models. One frame. And a whole lot of history. Heidi Klum appeared on the pages of Paper alongside her daughter Leni Klum and son Henry Samuel in a vibrant, surrealist-inspired editorial that immediately caught attention.
At 52, Klum embraced the playful, high-fashion concept with confidence, posing between her 21-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son. The shoot blended bold colors and exaggerated styling, reinforcing the family’s growing presence in the fashion world.
In the accompanying interview, Klum reflected on how dramatically the industry has shifted over the past two decades — particularly when it comes to how women’s bodies are perceived.
“Twenty years ago, you didn’t see many pregnant women on television,” she explained. “When I was pregnant, not everyone wanted to work with me. Some people thought I was no longer attractive because I became a mother. Before having children, I was defined as a sexy woman. After, I was defined as a mom. As if I no longer deserved certain titles.”
Today, the narrative looks different — and her children are part of that evolution.
Although this marks the first time Henry and Leni have appeared together with their mother on a cover, both have already stepped into modeling independently. Henry recently made his runway debut in Paris, while Leni has built her own portfolio, including campaigns for Intimissimi alongside her mom. The pair have also shared a previous cover for the German edition of Elle.
Klum’s family extends beyond this trio. She is also mother to 19-year-old Johan and 18-year-old Lou from her marriage to Seal. Leni’s biological father is Flavio Briatore, though she was adopted by Seal in 2009.
Since 2019, Klum has been married to Tom Kaulitz, who is 16 years younger than her.
The Paper shoot doesn’t just showcase fashion. It highlights a generational shift — one that Klum has lived through personally.
And this time, she isn’t just posing.
She’s passing the spotlight forward.
