Mother-daughter modelling icons Heidi and Leni Klum are enjoying some family time in paradise.
The catwalk queen explored the sights by boat with her daughter and son Henry, 20, for a fun-filled day of sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming off the coast of St. Barts on Tuesday.
As usual, Heidi, 53, looked nothing short of amazing as she basked in the sunshine in an itty bitty cream bikini.
The glittering string bikini, paired with a New York Yankees cap and little else, showcased her incredible physique to full effect.
Leni, 22, also worked a blue two piece swimsuit by Loleia, which she accessorized with a pair of snorkels.
Leni has followed her mother’s footsteps into modeling but also served as photographer for her famous mom that day.
Heidi Klum, her daughter Leni, and her son Henry enjoyed some fun in the sun in St. Barts on Tuesday
Klum wowed in an itty bitty cream bikini while her daughter sported a blue two-piece swimsuit by Loleia
She was behind the camera as she took a photo of one of the most famous women in the world, her mother, who was striking a pose at the edge of the boat.
The day had something for everyone – Heidi and Leni did some swimming while Henry practiced his diving.
Beer – and dog – in hand, Heidi seemed to be having the time of her life enjoying some time away from the hustle and bustle of her modeling job.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Heidi for comment.
It comes several days after Heidi revealed she was encouraged to embrace a fuller figure by her husband Tom Kaulitz.
The German beauty has been married to the Tokio Hotel musician, 36, since 2019.
Heidi told Us Weekly: ‘I think with age, we look better when we’re not as skinny. My husband was the first one who pointed that out. He said, “You should eat more; you would look better if you had more meat on your bones,”.’
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel said Tom’s advice is ‘not something you’re told in the industry, ever, because you’re always supposed to be skinnier than you are’.
‘When I look back at photos, I’m like, “He’s right!” Proportion-wise, I look better bigger,’ she agreed. Heidi also shunned the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, stating plainly: ‘I’m not interested at all.’
‘I’ve gained weight over the years. I’m no longer a size 24 jean,’ she declared.
Leni served as a photographer for her mother, who struck a pose at the edge of the boat
Klum was having the time of her life enjoying the high seas with a beer – and dog – in hand
The metallic string bikini, paired with a New York Yankees cap and little else, showcased her incredible physique to full effect
Leni explored the Atlantic Ocean by snorkel
The Project Runway judge defied expectations when she covered Sports Illustrated in 1998, after previously being boxed in as a ‘catalog model’.
She recalled: ‘I had photo shoots back in the day where photographers would make me cry. They said I wasn’t doing a good job and people told me I was too fat.’
Heidi also made a rare comment about ex-husband Seal, 63, saying he was criticised during their public-facing marriage.
‘When I was married to Seal, [people] would say, “How can he have this horrible skin?” He has lupus, and quite frankly, I think he looks beautiful,’ she stated.
The adorable pooch curled up to Heidi
Klum climbed out of the water after enjying a refreshing dip
Leni appeared to be reaching for the snorkels
‘You can’t please everyone, and not everyone is going to like what you do, but you have to look in the mirror and be happy with who you are. I did find my niche, and look who’s still here,’ the star said about overcoming the odds.
Heidi shares sons, Henry, 20, Johan, 19, and daughter Lou, 16, with Seal. The British singer also adopted Leni, who she has from a previous relationship.
The exes were married from 2005 until 2014.
Heidi has collaborated with Funny-Frisch snack company for a range of crisps boasting her image on the pack.
The limited edition Chipsfrisch Roast Chicken Style by Heidi Klum is scheduled for release in German stores from August – making Heidi’s cheeky campaign trail clear.
Marketing Director Vana Knöpfel said of the crisp, which was first presented at the OMR Festival in Hamburg: ‘Collabs are in line with the spirit of the times. Here, two strong pop culture brands are joining forces’.
Klum channeled a mermaid as she posed for her daughter
The fun day had something for everyone
The family were enjoying a leisurely day in paradise
The outing comes several days after Heidi revealed she was encouraged to embrace a fuller figure by her husband Tom Kaulitz
Henry prepared to make a splash into the ocean blue
Heidi’s son practiced his diving skills as he jumped into the water
When she’s not working, Klum likes to spend beach days with Kaulitz.
‘I love being in my tiny G-string, going topless, swimming through the water and feeling free, and then just doing nothing,’ she shared.
She’s always been candid about her preference to wear less while on vacation, calling it ‘no big deal.’
The star told DailyMail.com in 2024 that she ‘grew up with a lot of nudity’ and encourages others to strip off on the beach.
‘Even though I am American, I’m also very much European, so I grew up with a lot of nudity on the beach,’ the multihyphenate explained.
Referring to a specific holiday in St Barts, where she was seen topless, she said, ‘I was on a French island, and if you look around, most girls are topless, so it’s just a very common thing.’
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