Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum has traded the winter chill of New York for a scorching Caribbean retreat, sharing intimate moments from her sunny getaway with husband Tom Kaulitz.
Sun, Sea, and Celebrity Romance
The 52-year-old Project Runway icon and her husband, Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz, 36, have jetted off to the luxurious island of St. Barths. Leaving behind snowy New York City, the couple embraced temperatures in the high 80s with a series of playful and romantic beach outings.
On the day after Christmas, Klum was spotted frolicking topless on the beach alongside her adoring spouse. The star, beaming with joy and with a beer in hand, appeared to be having the time of her life, soaking up the sun both in and out of the crystal-clear water.
Heidi Klum arrived at the beach wearing a mocha-coloured string bikini, which she later partially removed to tan. Her ensemble consisted of thong bikini bottoms, a white cap, sunglasses, and statement gold earrings. Kaulitz kept it casual in light pink swimming trunks and a grey cap.
Intimate Moments and Family Life
The couple were seen exploring the shoreline hand-in-hand, sharing kisses, and canoodling in the waves. Their relaxing day later expanded to include Klum's long-time friend, photographer Antoine Verglas, who joined them for a beer in the water.
The pair's romance first became public in March 2018 after a passionate kiss was witnessed at a launch party. Kaulitz proposed in December of that year, and they married in a private ceremony just seven months later, followed by a grand celebration in Capri, Italy, in August 2019.
Since their wedding, Kaulitz has embraced his role as a stepfather to Klum's four children: daughter Leni, 20, from a previous relationship with Flavio Briatore, and sons Henry, 18, Johan, 17, and Lou, 14, from her marriage to singer Seal.
Klum's Unapologetic Confidence
This tropical display comes two years after Klum openly discussed her comfort with nudity and the strategic thinking behind her fashion and tanning choices. In a 2023 interview with People, she explained her philosophy.
"I'm super comfortable naked today. To the point where my kids are like, 'Mom, I have a friend coming over,'" she said. "As soon as someone is coming, I put my top on. But if no one is there, suns out buns out."
Klum revealed her aversion to tan lines is practical, given the variety of outfits she wears for work, such as on America's Got Talent. She humorously referred to wanting a good display for "Hans and Franz," motioning to her breasts.
To maintain her famously fit figure, the model adheres to a disciplined lifestyle. In a 2021 interview, she emphasised eating home-cooked, healthy meals by 6:30 pm and avoiding junk food, stating that feeling fit is a priority for her energy levels.
