Seal couldn’t be prouder of his daughter. The iconic musician recently shared a rare photo with Leni Klum, the daughter he shares with supermodel Heidi Klum, along with a moving message that tugged at our heartstrings. Even Leni was visibly moved by her dad’s heartfelt words.
Leni Wasn’t Born to Seal, But He Became Her True Father
Seal entered Heidi Klum’s life during a pivotal time. Back in 2003, Heidi was expecting a baby with then-boyfriend, Italian Formula 1 executive Flavio Briatore. However, the relationship ended soon after the pregnancy was revealed, and Heidi began dating Seal.
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Leni was born in May 2004, with Seal by Heidi’s side. Although he isn’t her biological father, Seal has been a constant figure in her life since day one and made their bond official by adopting her in 2009. Heidi has been open about the fact that Briatore is not involved in Leni’s upbringing, while Seal has wholeheartedly stepped into the father role. Even after he and Heidi divorced in 2014, he continued to remain actively present in Leni’s life.
His Love and Support Never Falters
Recently, Seal posted a touching moment from a day out in New York with Leni on Instagram. Alongside a photo of the pair, he wrote a sentimental caption: “In NY with the young woman who changed my life for the better 19yrs ago. Thank you Leni for making me a better person. Love you, -papa.” Leni replied with affection, commenting: “So cute! I love you papa ❤️”
The 60-year-old singer didn’t stop there—he went on to express admiration for Leni’s modeling career, sharing how proud he is of her accomplishments. Seal also spoke about her kind and emotionally aware nature, emphasizing how impressed he is by the person she is becoming.
Being a father to a daughter is a journey full of challenges and growth. Seal’s story is just one among many inspiring examples—take a look at how these eight other celebrity dads reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from raising daughters.
