Heidi Klums Net Worth Forbes: How Much Does The Supermodel-Actor Make, and Why Is She So Rich?

August 2024 · 5 minute read

Heidi Klum is one of the richest models in the world all thanks to her modeling, television, and business careers. What is her net worth today?

Heidi Klum, a certified Halloween Queen, has mastered the art of being a jack of all trades!

She is a German American supermodel and a television personality known for hosting popular reality shows such as Germany’s Next Topmodel and Project Runway.

She is also a judge on America’s Got Talent and occasionally acted.

If she is not busy with work, she is vacationing with her three children and husband Tom Kaulitz. The picture perfect postcards from their dreamy holiday are for all to savor on her Instagram account.

And, oh!, she has a heavy bank account as she is considered one of the wealthiest and highest-paid models in the world. In this article, we’ll learn more about her finances; like, her net worth and how much she makes. Read on for more.

Profile Summary

Celebrated Name:Heidi Klum
Net Worth:$160 million to $200 million
Salary:$19 million
Profession:Model, Television producer, Presenter, Actor, Supermodel, Fashion Model, TV Personality, Screenwriter, Fashion designer, Businessperson
Full Real Name:Heidi Klum
Date of Birth:June 1, 1973 (age 50 years)
Birthplace:Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Gender:Female
Height:Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)

How rich is Heidi Klum?

Heidi Klum was born on June 1, 1973, in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. Her father worked for a cosmetics company while her mother was a hairdresser.

Klum began modeling when she was 19. She entered a modeling contest and earned a whopping $300,000. In that moment, Klum knew what she wanted from life and went ahead to achieve just that. She decided to pursue modeling as her career and carve a niche in the world of glamor and bling.

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What is Heidi Klum’s net worth? For her long years of being in the entertainment industry, Heidi Klum has accumulated an estimated current net worth of $160 million (other sites pegs her fortune at $200 million) and earns a an impressive salary in year.

As a person conscious of building her wealth profile, Klum adopted a unique route of diversifying her revenue streams, helping her amass her fortunes in no time.

Klum, 50, makes roughly $19 million from her diverse TV ventures each year, helping her build a steady revenue base, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Apart from being a stellar all-rounder, she has amassed her wealth through her clothing lines.

Klum’s fame skyrocketed, thanks to her compelling on-screen persona and camera-friendly face. She later did campaigns and shoots as a cover model for leading magazines, including Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Glamour, and others. She also appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated magazine.

Klum’s biggest breakthrough was when she joined Victoria’s Secret as a model and campaigned for the outlet’s stunning lingerie lines. She worked as a VS model for 13 years before ending her contract in 2023. Her estimated earnings from modeling ventures are estimated to be more than $20 million.

What business does Heidi Klum have?

After establishing a steady modeling career and accumulating roughly $90 million through diverse modeling ventures, Klum decided to try her luck running a clothing business. To her surprise, Klum’s business acumen hit the nail just right, helping her establish her own lingerie line. She’s also tried her hands at launching a perfume and cosmetic brand alongside her own independent clothing venture. She is said to make roughly $20 million a year from her other ventures, which include her business earnings and acting projects.

A successful TV career

Over the next few years, Klum experimented with TV and cinema and acted in multiple TV projects, including “Sex and the City,” “Spin City,” “How I Met Your Mother”, “Ella Enchanted,” “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers,” and “Devil Wears Prada.”

However, her biggest TV stint was when she opted for “Project Runway,” a fashion TV show where Klum was appointed as a judge. She also appeared as a regular on “America’s Got Talent,” a supremely popular talent hunt show that helped her accumulate $100,000 worth of income per episode.

What a night we’ve had!! See you next week for more #AGT pic.twitter.com/EYotQy6Hel

— Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) August 2, 2023

Klum’s real estate investments

The supermodel is known for her larger-than-life investment projects. Klum and her now ex-husband Seal had bought a mansion worth $14.2 million in Brentwood Country Estate in Los Angeles in 2010, per Hello! Magazine. After her divorce from Seal in 2014, Klum listed the property for sale for $25 million, which was ultimately sold for $24 million. She later purchased a Bel-Air mansion for $9.8 million.  In 2018, Klum bought a swanky penthouse worth $5.1 million in New York City.

Klum’s social media earnings, car collection and endorsements

The supermodel-turned-businesswoman has a fan base of 11.3 million on Instagram and 4.7 million on X. This insane following certainly helps Klum accumulate a few million through her social media posts.

As far as Klum’s car collection is concerned, she owns a Bentley Continental Convertible, an Audi R8, and a Cadillac Escalade priced at $210,000, $200,000, and $190,000, respectively.

Auditions for next season are officially open ? Go to https://t.co/pNlAaTR6yH to enter! #AGT pic.twitter.com/4cak75Gku3

— Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) July 12, 2023

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