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Heidi Klum

How much is Heidi Klum Worth? Heidi Klum Net Worth in 2026

$ 105 million
Heidi Klum Net Worth
$20,000,000 / year
Heidi Klum salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Heidi Klum’s net worth is estimated at $105 million as of October 2026. She is a German-American supermodel, television host and businesswoman, and in December 2025 she co-hosted the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, D.C.

Net worth $105 million (estimate, October 2026)
Estimated annual income About $20 million per year (estimate)
Born June 1, 1973, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany (age 53)
Country Germany / United States
Occupations / sources of wealth Modeling, television hosting and judging, fashion and product lines, endorsements, acting
Known for Project Runway, Germany’s Next Topmodel, America’s Got Talent, Victoria’s Secret

How Heidi Klum built it

  • Won a modeling contest. She won Model 92 and signed her first major contract.
  • Hosted long-running TV shows. She has fronted Germany's Next Topmodel since 2006 and hosts Project Runway.
  • Licensed her name to product lines. She has done collaborations in clothing, jewelry and cosmetics with Birkenstock and Bendon.

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How much is Heidi Klum worth in 2026?

Heidi Klum’s net worth is estimated at $105 million. The figure comes mainly from decades of top-tier modeling, long-running television hosting and judging contracts, and a string of fashion, jewelry and cosmetics partnerships. Net worth estimates vary by method and source, so this is an estimate rather than an exact number.

Heidi Klum in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • December 2025: Co-hosted the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, D.C.
  • 2025: Returned as host of Project Runway for its 21st season.
  • February 2025: Announced she was leaving America’s Got Talent after several seasons as a judge.
  • 2026: Reportedly credited with a voice role in the German version of the animated film Hoppers, and a cameo as herself in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
  • Ongoing: Continues to host and judge Germany’s Next Topmodel, which she has fronted since 2006.

How Heidi Klum makes money

  • Television: Hosting and judging fees from Project Runway, Germany’s Next Topmodel and, until 2025, America’s Got Talent.
  • Modeling and endorsements: Campaigns and long-running brand deals have included Dannon, H&M, McDonald’s and Volkswagen.
  • Product lines: Collaborations in clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, lingerie and footwear, including Jordache, Astor, Birkenstock and Bendon.
  • Acting and music: Film and television appearances plus a music single, which add smaller amounts.

Career timeline

  • 1992: Won the German modeling contest Model 92 and signed her first major contract.
  • 1998: Appeared on the cover of the Swimsuit Issue, a breakthrough for her international profile.
  • 2002 to 2009: Hosted several Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows and worked with the brand for 13 years.
  • 2004: Became host and judge of Project Runway.
  • 2006: Started hosting Germany’s Next Topmodel; released her debut single “Wonderland”.
  • 2008: Became a US citizen and received an Emmy nomination for hosting; Project Runway also won a Peabody Award that year.
  • 2013: Won an Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, shared with Tim Gunn.
  • 2013 to 2024: Judge on America’s Got Talent across two stints, plus spin-off judging roles.
  • 2017: Launched a fashion line with a European retailer.
  • 2025 to 2026: Returned for Project Runway season 21 and co-hosted the 2026 World Cup draw.

Early life and background

Heidi Klum was born and raised in Bergisch Gladbach, a town outside Cologne, Germany. Her mother, Erna, was a hairdresser and her father, Günther, was a cosmetics company executive.

At the encouragement of a friend, she entered the national contest Model 92 and won out of roughly 25,000 entrants. The prize was a modeling contract worth about $300,000 with Metropolitan Models in New York, offered a few months after she finished school. Magazine covers followed quickly, including Vogue editions, Elle, InStyle and Marie Claire.

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Heidi Klum net worth FAQ

What is Heidi Klum’s net worth?

Heidi Klum’s net worth is estimated at $105 million as of October 2026.

How does Heidi Klum make money?

Mostly from television hosting and judging contracts, modeling and endorsement deals, and fashion, jewelry and cosmetics product lines.

How old is Heidi Klum?

Heidi Klum was born on June 1, 1973, so she is 53 years old as of October 2026.

Where is Heidi Klum from?

She was born in Bergisch Gladbach, near Cologne, Germany, and became a US citizen in 2008.

What is Heidi Klum doing now?

She hosts Project Runway and Germany’s Next Topmodel, and she co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December 2025.

How is Heidi Klum’s net worth estimated?

Estimates are built from public reporting on her contracts, endorsements and business ventures, so the figure is approximate and changes over time.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.