Being the daughter of one of the world’s biggest supermodels would have to come with its highs and lows. Landing the cover of Vogue at 16-years-old alongside your mum, however, is undoubtedly a major high.
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Following in the footsteps of her incredibly successful mum Heidi Klum, (whose legs alone are insured for a cool $2 mil) Helene Boshoven Samuel, otherwise known as ‘Leni’, is pursuing a modelling career of her own.
But despite looking strikingly similar to Heidi on the January cover of German Vogue—both dressed in complementing bold, colour-blocked suits with long, blonde tresses to match—Heidi explains that there should be no comparisons made between the two.
Image credit: @heidklum
“I’m so proud of you, and not because you chose this path. I know that no matter which way you go, it will be your own” the 47-year-old shared to Instagram.
“You always know exactly what you want and what you don’t want. You are not a mini-me. And I’m happy for you that you can now show who YOU are” she added.
However, Heidi does have just one thing she’d like Leni to adopt and that is “never do something you don’t want to do and always listen to your gut instinct”.
Image credit: @voguegermany
Concluding her proud-mum-moment, Heidi finished with “I am sure that an exciting time is waiting for you. Vogue is the best way to start the career you dream of. And even if it is a little difficult for me to let go of you into this world, I will always do everything so that you are happy and that your dreams come true. I am proud to be your mom!”
To read the rest of Heidi Klum’s heartfelt message to her eldest daughter Leni, find it here.
Main image credit: @heidiklum
What do you think about this Vogue cover? Do you think Heidi and Leni look similar?
She’s a lovely looking girl and having Heidi as your mum can open a lot of doors. I love the blue colour of the jacket and pants.
Mom is a bomb! Love the coords that they wear , blue/pink miss matched.
Beautiful girl and I love the cover. They both look beautiful.
She’s beautiful just like her mum <3
Such beauties!
Beautiful cover!
“Never do anything you don’t want to” – I wish someone had said that to me and that I had that choice. Lucky women these two.
Looks like they had a very fun day together! memories for both of them ♥
Such great advice from her mum!! Loved this article so much – thanks bh. I would never have known about the ‘behind the scenes’ if it wasn’t for this!
Beautiful in all respects.
Lovely cover shot. They are both natural beauties.
Heidi klum’s daughter Leni is very beautiful just like her mother.
They’re both gorgeous, not a fan of their clothing. Not very flattering.
Leni is lucky to be able to have access to such a career but also a beauty so she will do well. He mum has shared some lovely words for Leni too.
That’s true clearcrystalwater they are nice memories.
What a beautiful message from Heidi!
She has inherited her mum’s good genes.
Great genes. Good on you Leni. Great move.
Genetically blessed 🙂 They both look so radiant.
Yeah special times!
So good looking
They look happy together
Pretty girl. Pretty mother!
Beautiful ladies!!!
Both look amazing.
Two beautiful ladies.
Great to see mother and daughter enjoying time together, heidi still looks amazing!
Both are gorgeous and it’s a beautiful Vogue cover
both looks so lovely
It’s a wonderful shot, Leni has inherited her mothers stunning looks
Gorgeous and cool.
lucky girl.
Beautiful cover. Both look amazing
Wow that is amazing!
Heidi seems so down-to-earth considering her external beauty and high profile. She’s probably a great role model for her daughter.
Gorgeous
gorgeous
Beautiful but not as stunning as heidi