On many occasions, Heidi Klum has called husband Tom Kaulitz the love of her life.
The couple swapped vows in 2019, making him husband No. 3 for the supermodel-turned-reality TV entertainer.
And it seems Klum, who was previously married to stylist Ric Pipino (1997-2002) and singer-songwriter Seal (2005-2014), believes the third time’s a charm. He has repeatedly dubbed Kaulitz «the love of my life» on Instagram. The numerous kiss-filled photos and video clips of herself next to her bearded spouse seem to prove that the feeling is mutual.
He is her frequent appointment in the red folder. He is her «handsome and nice» companion. He’s even a perfectly coordinated plus-one at her annual Halloween bash. But there is much more to know about him.
Who is Tom Kaulitz?
Long before he met Klum, Kaulitz gained his own fame as a musician.
The guitarist and composer is a founding member of Tokio Hotel, a rock and synthpop group popular throughout Europe. The band, with seven studio albums to their name, also has another member who shares the surname Kaulitz. And this is no coincidence.
Kaulitz’s identical twin brother, Bill, is the lead singer. The siblings also co-host a podcast calleu Kaulitz Hills, and are «double chair» coaches on «The Voice Germany.»
How old is Tom Kaulitz?
Kaulitz was born Sept. 1, 1989, making him 16 years Klum’s junior.
Back in 2018, before the pair got married, Klum addressed their age difference in an interview with InStyle.
«My boyfriend is many years younger than me, and lots of people are questioning that and asking about it,» she told the magazine. «That’s really the only time when age seems to be shoved in my face, and I have to give him an answer. I don’t really think about it that much otherwise. You have to just live a happy life without worrying too much about what people think because worrying is only going to give you more wrinkles.»
How did Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum meet?
When Klum sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to discuss her relationship with Kaulitz in 2018, she explained that the rocker was there at a mutual friends party, and she loved him instantly.
«It was to the point, so bad, that I couldn’t even look at it,» Klum recalled. «You know when you’re immediately attracted to someone and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, I can’t look at them!’ So I had to sit next to him, instead of through him, because then I would have had to look at him the whole time.
They’re both from Germany
Like Klum, Kaulitz is German. It’s a detail that Klum believes created a special bond between them.
In that same chat with DeGeneres, he noted, «Maybe that was always the missing link. I needed a German. Yes, we have the same roots and the same upbringing, the same understanding.»
When did Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum get married?
In December of 2018, Kaulitz, who was predictably modeled by model Ria Sommerfeld, popped the question to Klum — and, in the post she shared on Instagram noted, “I SAID YES.”
The couple traveled to Capri, Italy, with friends and family and they said their «I dos» aboard a yacht just eight months later.
Does Tom Kaulitz have children?
While Kaulitz has no children of his own, he’s now stepfather to the four children Klum shares with ex-husband Seal — sons Henry and Johan and daughters Lou and Leni. Leni’s biological father is Klum’s ex-boyfriend Flavio Briatore, but she was later adopted by Seal.
Tom Kaulitz loves Halloween as much as Heidi Klum
Klum, named for make-you-top, hyper-detailed, jaw-dropping customs, you must be considered a contested Queen of Halloween, and today she became holiday king.
But Kaulitz’s royal title is not eaten by marrying his person who dressed everything from senior to Jessica Rabbit to whatever this was.
The musician really gets into the spirit of Halloween and couples costumes. In 2018, he was Shrek to her Fiona. In 2022, he was the one-eyed fisherman of his giant worm. And in 2023, Kaulitz was the egg to her peacock. Together, they’re always the perfect pair.
