Heidi Klum is a regular model for Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated, and has become one of the most recognizable and highest paid models in the world.She was born June 1st, 1973, in a small city in Cologne, Germany. 18 years old and still in high school, Heidi came across an ad for a model competition in her area while reading a magazine She never even dreamed of the possibility of entering, much less of winning, but her friend had a different attitude and encouraged her to send in some photos.

The "Model '92" competition, organized by the Petra magazine and a New York Model agency, had a grueling selection process. While candidates were eliminated on a weekly basis, Heidi was one of the three finalists, and made the final cut to become "Model '92." Heidi immediately signed a contract with the Metropolitan modeling agency, for a minimum of three years.

She appeared in many print advertisements, including: Bonne Bell (which Denise Richards also modeled for), Finesse, Gerry Weber, Givenchy's Amarige, I-N-C, and she hit it big with the Victoria's Secret campaign. As one of the Victoria's Secret Angels, Heidi graduated from model to supermodel, joining the ranks of Yasmeen Ghauri, Tyra Banks, Helena Christensen, and Stephanie Seymour.

While Heidi appeared on the covers of such magazines as Bride's, Cosmopolitan, Self, Glamour, and Mademoiselle, none could live up to the recognition Heidi received as 1998's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl, an honor that models Vendela, Elle MacPherson and Tyra Banks had previously claimed.

Presently signed with Elite Model Management, Heidi continues to model and pursue an acting career, which has blossomed in 2001. She made a cameo appearance in Sex and the City, sharing the runway with Sarah Jessica Parker. She also had a relatively large role in the 2001 comedy, Blow Dry.