Heidi Klum: A “Model” Businesswoman
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It is amazing how many pies one supermodel can dip her well-manicured fingers into. Heidi Klum, who you probably know from various Victoria Secret commercials, has more going for her than a rockin’ body and rock-star husband Seal. This talented lady has surpassed her roots as a modeling contest winner to become one of the most well-known faces in the world.
Of course, with her work on Victoria Secret campaigns and the cover of the Swimsuit Edition of Sports Illustrated, no one would blame you if her face wasn’t the first thing you’d ever noticed about her.
These days, though, you should probably pay attention to her business savvy. In addition to her role as a top print and runway model, Heidi Klum has also been the spokesmodel for companies as varied as McDonalds, Volkswagen, Braun, and Jordache. She has appeared in several movies like Ella Enchanted, Blow Dry, and The Devil Wears Prada, among others; and has done small parts in the television shows, including Spin City, Malcolm in the Middle, Sex and the City, and How I Met Your Mother. (It seems she could have a side business just doing cameo appearances as herself.) Apparently she liked talking on camera enough to produce a little show known as Project Runway.
I keep trying to deny that I like reality television – and in my defense, the stuff that happens on Project Runway isn’t exactly “reality†– but I love the drama and glamour of the show. In addition to her role as producer, Heidi Klum is also a judge and the hostess. The show has been nominated for several Emmys and won a Peabody Award in 2008. As if doing all of this on one continent wasn’t enough, Heidi Klum is a co-producer, judge, and hostess of Germany’s Next Topmodel in her country of origin.
But wait, there’s more . . . Heidi Klum is also a fashion designer, and even has a line for babies. Her swimsuits have been seen in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2002. It’s sort of a full-circle thing considering her history modeling for the same magazine. Her design skills haven’t been limited to clothes, either, as she has also created shoes for Birkenstock. Her jewelry designs have been featured on QVC. She has even produced her own perfumes called “Me†and “Heidi Klum.â€
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Wow. I am aware of some of these, but I had no idea that Heidi Klum had her hands in so many things!
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I, too, am a rampant fan of Heidi’s Project Runway show!
I’m happy that she’s able to be so successful above and beyond the modeling. She’s always been so passionate about being a wife and mother in addition to her many other side jobs, that she can’t help but be an inspiration (the good looks help, too).
@Kelvin – I didn’t even get into her art or music!
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She seems to be leading a very busy life. It’s a good thing she takes care of herself well despite of her busy schedule and of having so much to do. She should be a role model for working moms in still looking their best despite being busy with family matters and career.
It’s amazing what “just a model” can accomplish. Some of those I have no idea about!
Aside from her beautiful looks, Heidi Klum knows how to incorporate and infiltrate other markets outside of the one she is well-known for. This is quite an inspiration and how lovely to know that it is through motivation and determination that one can achieve so much in a lifetime!