How Heidi Klum and Seals 4 Kids Look: Family Photos Including Seals Distinctive Scars

Heidi Klum and Seal at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi Klum and Seal at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi Klum and Seal at the Fox Broadcasting Company Twentieth Century Fox Television and FX 2010 Emmy Nominee Party on August 29, 2010, in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi Klum and Seal at the Fox Broadcasting Company Twentieth Century Fox Television and FX 2010 Emmy Nominee Party on August 29, 2010, in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on September 11, 2006.
Heidi and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on September 11, 2006.

Leni Klum, Heidi’s firstborn, entered the world in New York City on May 4, 2004, weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces. After her arrival, it was reported that both Leni and her mother were doing well.

Seal and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on November 1, 2005.
Seal and Leni Klum spotted in New York City on November 1, 2005.

Heidi, a renowned German supermodel and judge on ‘America’s Got Talent’ alongside Sophia Vergara and Simon Cowell, shares Leni with Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. However, there have been varying accounts regarding Briatore’s involvement in Leni’s upbringing.

Regardless, Seal took on a fatherly role in Leni’s life, legally adopting her in 2009, four years after marrying Heidi. In 2009, he expressed, ‘It doesn’t make [Leni] any more or less my daughter. She always has been. All it means is that both Heidi and I wanted her to have the same last name as the rest of us.’

Leni Klum and Seal attend the Premiere of "The Harder They Fall", October 13, 2021, Los Angeles, California.
Leni Klum and Seal attend the Premiere of "The Harder They Fall", October 13, 2021, Los Angeles, California.

Reflecting on her experiences, Leni shared, ‘I grew up accompanying my mom to work. Since I was about 11 or 12, I have been asking her, and finally when I turned 16, she told me I could start modeling [sic].’

Leni Olumi Klum attends Vanity Fair's "The 2026 Vanities Party: A Night for Young Hollywood" on March 11, 2026
Leni Olumi Klum attends Vanity Fair’s "The 2026 Vanities Party: A Night for Young Hollywood" on March 11, 2026

‘If I look closely [sic], I can see you bumping along at four months, @LeniKlum. I loved you even before you were born, and I will love you forever,’ the touching caption stated.

Heidi Klum spotted holding her son Henry Samuel on November 1, 2005, in New York City.
Heidi Klum spotted holding her son Henry Samuel on November 1, 2005, in New York City.

Henry Samuel: A Creative Soul

Seal spotted holding his children Henry Samuel and Leni Klum in New York City on August 6, 2006.
Seal spotted holding his children Henry Samuel and Leni Klum in New York City on August 6, 2006.
Heidi Klum seen holding her son Henry Samuel in New York City on June 15, 2006.
Heidi Klum seen holding her son Henry Samuel in New York City on June 15, 2006.

His arrival came just a few months after his parents exchanged vows in a beautiful beach ceremony near Seal’s home in Mexico’s Costa Careyes. Following Henry’s birth, the family settled into their Bel Air home, where he joined his older sister.

Heidi Klum and Seal's son Henry Samuel seen in New York City on July 11, 2008.
Heidi Klum and Seal’s son Henry Samuel seen in New York City on July 11, 2008.
Heidi Klum and her son Henry Samuel seen at the LaGuardia Airport in New York City on April 17, 2009.
Heidi Klum and her son Henry Samuel seen at the LaGuardia Airport in New York City on April 17, 2009.
Henry Samuel attends the amfAR Gala Cannes presented by Chopard on May 21, 2026
Henry Samuel attends the amfAR Gala Cannes presented by Chopard on May 21, 2026

In 2011, Heidi described her then 6-year-old son as ‘very artistic,’ noting that he often seemed to exist in his own creative world. She fondly recounted an outing when he wore oversized green dinosaur slippers to dinner.

‘You can barely walk in those things, but to him, it’s perfectly normal,’ she laughed. From a young age, Henry’s imaginative spirit was clear, as Heidi revealed in 2008 that he loved dressing up in his sister’s princess gowns.

‘There’s nothing wrong with that,’ Heidi shared, celebrating her son’s playful exploration of different attires. She chuckled, admitting that the glamorous dresses were far more entertaining than typical Buzz Lightyear costumes.

Heidi Klum seen holding her daughter Lou Samuel in Los Angeles on December 6, 2009.
Heidi Klum seen holding her daughter Lou Samuel in Los Angeles on December 6, 2009.

Heidi and Seal joyfully welcomed their second son, Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel, on November 22, 2006, at 5:01 p.m. in Los Angeles. He weighed a healthy 8 pounds and 11 ounces.

From the start, Heidi and Seal made a concerted effort to keep Johan out of the limelight. Heidi seldom shares images of him on social media.

Heidi Klum and Seal spotted with their daughter Lou Samuel in Portofino, Italy, on August 4, 2010.
Heidi Klum and Seal spotted with their daughter Lou Samuel in Portofino, Italy, on August 4, 2010.

In a rare glimpse, Heidi posted a heartwarming picture on Instagram in 2021, showcasing herself dwarfed by her two tall sons. The photo, taken from the back, humorously emphasized her sons’ impressive height in comparison to her own. ‘How did I get so short?’ the caption humorously inquired.

Heidi Klum seen going down a jumping castle slide with her daughter Lou Samuel at the Mr. Bones pumpkin patch on October 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi Klum seen going down a jumping castle slide with her daughter Lou Samuel at the Mr. Bones pumpkin patch on October 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi and Seal’s youngest child, Lou Sulola Samuel, was born in Los Angeles on October 9, 2009. Following her birth, Seal expressed immense joy and affection in a heartfelt statement.

Heidi Klum spotted with her daughter Lou Samuel out and about in New York City on July 3, 2018.
Heidi Klum spotted with her daughter Lou Samuel out and about in New York City on July 3, 2018.

‘It’s hard to picture loving another child as much as you love your existing ones… Lou Sulola Samuel was born, and from the first moment she gazed into both of our eyes, it was endless love at first sight,’ the singer shared.

Lou Klum and Johan Samuel during the red carpet for "Heidifest By Heidi Klum" at Hofbräuhaus Munich on September 18, 2025
Lou Klum and Johan Samuel during the red carpet for "Heidifest By Heidi Klum" at Hofbräuhaus Munich on September 18, 2025

Earlier that year, Seal revealed Lou’s impending birth during a concert at Radio City Music Hall, where he surprised both the audience and Heidi with the announcement.

Looking back, Heidi shared, ‘[The news] came out faster than I had hoped. My husband sort of surprised me and everyone at one of his concerts.’

Seal with his girlfriend Laura Strayer and his children Leni, Lou, Henry, and Johan at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Book Of Clarence"  on January 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
Seal with his girlfriend Laura Strayer and his children Leni, Lou, Henry, and Johan at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Book Of Clarence" on January 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

As the youngest of the Samuel siblings, Lou has generally been kept away from the public eye, but she possesses a unique trait that sets her apart: her enthusiasm for Halloween.

Seal with his brother Jeymes Samuel and daughter Leni at the premiere of "The Book Of Clarence" on January 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
Seal with his brother Jeymes Samuel and daughter Leni at the premiere of "The Book Of Clarence" on January 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

‘Out of four, there’s only one who really goes all out, and that’s Lou,’ Heidi proudly noted. Lou dressed up as an Anime character, complete with full makeup and all the accessories.

A portrait of Seal on November 16, 1998, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
A portrait of Seal on November 16, 1998, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Seal’s Rare and Wholesome Public Outing with His Children

Johan Samuel, Henry Samuel, and Lou Klum during the Oktoberfest (Wiesn) opening at Käfer Wiesn-Schänke Theresienwiese on September 20, 2025
Johan Samuel, Henry Samuel, and Lou Klum during the Oktoberfest (Wiesn) opening at Käfer Wiesn-Schänke Theresienwiese on September 20, 2025

The 63-year-old ‘Kiss from a Rose’ artist walked the red carpet alongside his entire family, creating a memorable public event that delighted both fans and the media.