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For me, my business is my business and my house is my house. I don't want the public in my house. ~Heidi Klum, Leni's mom. Heidi Klum is known for being a very protective mother who guards the privacy of her children very closely.

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Helene Boshoven Samuel, known as Leni, is the daughter of supermodel Heidi Klum and Formula One impresario, Flavio Briatore. When she was a small child she was adopted by her mother's then-husband, the singer Seal. She is the oldest daughter of Klum's and is now 15 years old.

Early Life and Famous Parents 

Born on May 4, 2004, in New York City, Leni now lives with her mother, step-father, and siblings in Los Angeles, California. Leni is a fairly typical young girl who enjoys school and spending time with her friends. She is also an aspiring ballerina and studies dance for many hours during the week. Her mother is often asked if Leni will follow in her footsteps and become a model. Klum has repeatedly stated that none of her children have expressed an interest in becoming models, but if and when they did she would do what she can to help them. 

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Net Worth and Father's Many Business Interests

Leni's mother Heidi Klum is currently worth an estimated $90M. Her adoptive father Seal is worth $30M, and her birth father Flavio Briatore has a current estimated net worth of a whopping $400M! With all of this money around her, Leni will certainly enjoy a lifestyle that few people can even dream about. Klum and Leni's father were no longer together when she was born, and her mom's husband Seal raised her and eventually adopted her while she was quite young. During her younger years, Klum commented that her birth father, Flavio Briatore was not in the picture in any way. That has clearly changed, as he has been spotted spending time with Leni and her mom and other siblings. The entire blended family is now on good terms, even if the parents are no longer romantically involved.

A lot of fans wonder about Leni's bio dad and the source of his vast wealth. Briatore began his career in Italy as a businessman and soon became a world-renowned manager for Formula One. This sport is known for its appeal to some of the wealthiest people in the world! He has also owned a chain of nightclubs called Billionaire is luxe locals like Sardinia, Italy and Marbella, Spain. He also has interests in the superyacht racing company Autumn Sailing, Ltd. It seems that Briatore's businesses and hobbies alike are all luxurious and expensive!

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In 2004, he opened an outpost of the popular Italian restaurant Cipriani's in London. The restaurant is located in the very exclusive Mayfair neighborhood of the capital city. He also has an interest in more accessible sports like soccer. In 2007, he took over a popular English football (soccer) team called Queens Park Rangers. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't a positive one for Flavio and he has since vowed that he will never own another sports club again! In addition to all of these ventures, Briatore is a keen follower of fashion and even started his own fashion line.

It will be interesting to see if Leni begins to develop more of a relationship with her biological father now that she is a little older. Whatever the future holds, it is clear that Leni is very well-loved by each and every one of her parents!

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Current Projects

At 15 years old, Leni does not have a lot of responsibilities outside of going to school. The young woman is also an avid dancer, and according to her Mom spends many hours each week practicing and studying this physical art form. 

"I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well." Supermodel and Leni's mom, Heidi Klum certainly got her wish!