Heidi Klum’s son Henry celebrated his 21st birthday with a present he is unlikely to forget. The aspiring model received a Ferrari F430 worth around $200,000 from his stepfather, Tom Kaulitz — but there was a surprising story behind the extravagant gift.
Heidi shared a video capturing the moment Tom handed Henry the keys to the sports car. As it turns out, the birthday surprise was not simply a spontaneous act of generosity. Tom was apparently settling a debt that dated back seven years.
Years earlier, Tom and Henry had made a bet while playing Mario Kart. Tom lost the game and apparently promised Henry a Ferrari as a result. Rather than letting the childhood wager disappear with time, he kept his word and finally delivered the extraordinary prize for Henry’s milestone birthday.
Henry is Heidi’s son with her former husband Seal and has recently been building a modeling career of his own. Heidi and Seal were married for seven years before separating in 2012. They also share son Johan and daughter Lou.
The supermodel is additionally the mother of eldest daughter Leni, whose biological father is businessman Flavio Briatore. Heidi and Briatore separated while she was pregnant, and Seal later adopted Leni.
Heidi eventually found love with Tom, who is 17 years younger than her. The couple recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, and Heidi has frequently spoken about the close relationship her husband has developed with her children.
Now Tom’s bond with Henry has produced one particularly unforgettable birthday story. Seven years after losing a video game, he proved that even a playful family promise can become very real — especially when the prize happens to be a Ferrari.
