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Heidi Klum | Source: Getty Images
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Topless Heidi Klum, 52, Stuns on the Beach – Fan Reactions Are Mixed

Mariia Bilska
Jul 22, 2025 - 11:05 A.M.

A tropical beach clip featuring the runway icon has set off a flurry of reactions — not for where she was, but for what she wasn't wearing.

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On July 21, 2025, supermodel Heidi Klum posted a video on Instagram showing her from behind as she walked toward the ocean, topless except for bikini bottoms. While many applauded her appearance and confidence at 52, others questioned the decision.

The post, which has garnered over 70,000 likes, features Klum strutting confidently toward the water, slightly adjusting her hair as she looks off to one side. In the caption, she wrote, "Let's dip 🌴💦😎❤️🐠."

The sun shines directly on her front, making her back look somewhat darker, but it is clear that the supermodel was only wearing thong-style bikini bottoms.

While many praised the model's boldness, especially at her age, others questioned the need for such exposure. One admirer wrote, "HEIDI KLOOM LOOKING BETTER AT 52 yrs YOUNG THAN GIRLS AT 25 yrs old !! #FACTS [sic]." Another simply noted, "And she's 52."

Sadly, the applause was countered by critical takes. One commenter asked, "She looks good for her age but why does she have to show everything?!" Another stated, "Somebody should tell her, she is not 20," while one suggested, "Someone needs attention again."

Despite the criticism, Klum has never been afraid to show her body and has often clarified that she has never succumbed to the pressures of the modeling world when it comes to weight.

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In a 2024 interview with The Times, she talked about applying to a German modelling contest in the '90s after seeing it in a magazine. Klum won the hearts of the German audience, beating thousands of other contestants

Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said about her time working in Paris. "They thought, 'What is she doing here? She is too healthy and happy.' I was told I was fat," she revealed. "I was tiny, even thinner than now. But the fashion world is obsessed with weight."

During the interview, she recalled how designers often talked about her measurements and weighed her at every audition. Some people even offered her pills. Despite being a young aspiring model back then, Klum refused to go on a diet and has maintained that stance since.

"I thought I won my modelling contest without being superskinny," she explained. "People at home had voted for me, so maybe ordinary people didn't want what they called 'heroin chic'."

Additionally, the supermodel said that the only person who ever wanted to see more weight on her was her husband, Tom Kaulitz, the 35-year-old German guitarist and former member of the band Tokio Hotel.

Still, throughout her career, people have speculated about her fitness and diet regimen. So much so that in 2023, several articles claimed that she only ate 900 calories a day.

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The supermodel took to her Instagram stories to deny those reports. "For one, I want to say I don't think I've ever had to count my calories in my life," Klum insisted, adding that she has no issue stepping on a scale and revealing her weight when asked.

In the video, she also called out the lack of journalism in spreading that kind of misinformation. "People just make up stories," the supermodel said. "So one person writes it, and then everyone jumps on it, and it's really sad because you know, people read that and they think that and possibly follow that, and that's not good."

Take a look at how Heidi Klum has changed from her early days as a supermodel who wouldn't budge about dieting to now.

1998

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Heidi Klum wears a beaded black sheer bra, satin purple bottoms, and silver heels at the Victoria's Secret 4th Annual Pre-Valentine's Day Fashion Show on February 3, 1998, in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a beaded black sheer bra, satin purple bottoms, and silver heels at the Victoria's Secret 4th Annual Pre-Valentine's Day Fashion Show on February 3, 1998, in New York City.

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1999

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Heidi Klum wears a pale blue lace lingerie set with white angel wings and white heels at the 5th Victoria's Secret Spring Fashion Show on February 3, 1999, in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a pale blue lace lingerie set with white angel wings and white heels at the 5th Victoria's Secret Spring Fashion Show on February 3, 1999, in New York City.

2000

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Heidi Klum wears a white sequin bra and panties with large white wings at the Victoria's Secret fashion show benefit for amfAR on May 18, 2000, in Cannes, France.

Heidi Klum wears a white sequin bra and panties with large white wings at the Victoria's Secret fashion show benefit for amfAR on May 18, 2000, in Cannes, France.

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2001

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Heidi Klum wears the diamond-adorned Heavenly Star bra with a matching panty and sheer mini skirt at the 7th Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 13, 2001, at Bryant Park in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears the diamond-adorned Heavenly Star bra with a matching panty and sheer mini skirt at the 7th Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 13, 2001, at Bryant Park in New York City.

2002

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Heidi Klum wears a yellow lace bra with a sheer floral sarong and pink and black-accented wings at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 14, 2002, at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a yellow lace bra with a sheer floral sarong and pink and black-accented wings at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 14, 2002, at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

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2003

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Heidi Klum wears a red and crystal-embellished lingerie set with a diamond drop and red fur shrug at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 13, 2003, at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a red and crystal-embellished lingerie set with a diamond drop and red fur shrug at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 13, 2003, at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City.

2005

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Heidi Klum wears a mirrored bra and crystal shorts with oversized feathered wings at the 10th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 9, 2005, at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a mirrored bra and crystal shorts with oversized feathered wings at the 10th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 9, 2005, at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

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2006

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Heidi Klum wears a draped, one-shoulder red gown with a high slit, paired with silver strappy heels and gold jewelry at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a draped, one-shoulder red gown with a high slit, paired with silver strappy heels and gold jewelry at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

2007

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Heidi Klum wears a leopard-print bra with eye designs, matching bottoms, a short animal-print cape, and a chunky gold necklace at the 12th Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 15, 2007, at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a leopard-print bra with eye designs, matching bottoms, a short animal-print cape, and a chunky gold necklace at the 12th Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on November 15, 2007, at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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2008

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Heidi Klum wears a strapless black mini dress with sequin side panels, paired with black heels and chunky gold bracelets at the grand opening of the Victoria's Secret Lexington Avenue flagship store on December 2, 2008, in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears a strapless black mini dress with sequin side panels, paired with black heels and chunky gold bracelets at the grand opening of the Victoria's Secret Lexington Avenue flagship store on December 2, 2008, in New York City.

2009

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Heidi Klum wears a black strapless mermaid-style gown with a beaded and embellished bodice and a flowing train, showcasing her pregnant belly, at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a black strapless mermaid-style gown with a beaded and embellished bodice and a flowing train, showcasing her pregnant belly, at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009, in Los Angeles, California.

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2012

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Heidi Klum wears a sheer, long-sleeved, floor-length gown with intricate white and silver lace embroidery and nude heels, at the 2012 amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 24, 2012, in Cap D'Antibes, France.

Heidi Klum wears a sheer, long-sleeved, floor-length gown with intricate white and silver lace embroidery and nude heels, at the 2012 amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 24, 2012, in Cap D'Antibes, France.

2013

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Heidi Klum wears a shimmering gold, floor-length gown with a deep plunging V-neckline and chevron patterns, at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party on February 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a shimmering gold, floor-length gown with a deep plunging V-neckline and chevron patterns, at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party on February 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California.

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2014

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Heidi Klum wears a black two-piece outfit with a one-shoulder top and a high-slit skirt, both adorned with sparkly pink crisscrossing bands, paired with light blue open-toed heels, at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a black two-piece outfit with a one-shoulder top and a high-slit skirt, both adorned with sparkly pink crisscrossing bands, paired with light blue open-toed heels, at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.

2016

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Heidi Klum wears a white sparkling gown with a long left sleeve, a single spaghetti strap on the right, a plunging V-neckline, cut-outs at the waist, and a high slit on one leg, paired with nude heels, at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a white sparkling gown with a long left sleeve, a single spaghetti strap on the right, a plunging V-neckline, cut-outs at the waist, and a high slit on one leg, paired with nude heels, at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.

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2017

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Heidi Klum wears a sheer, form-fitting gold gown with intricate embroidery, a high neckline, strategic cut-outs, and a plunging neckline, at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.

Heidi Klum wears a sheer, form-fitting gold gown with intricate embroidery, a high neckline, strategic cut-outs, and a plunging neckline, at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.

2019

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Heidi Klum wears a light grey halter-neck gown with a plunging cut-out bodice, a high slit, and draped details, paired with metallic strappy heels, at the InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes After Party 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.

Heidi Klum wears a light grey halter-neck gown with a plunging cut-out bodice, a high slit, and draped details, paired with metallic strappy heels, at the InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes After Party 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.

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2022

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Heidi Klum wears a sheer, light-colored gown with a textured, layered design, featuring a one-shoulder silhouette and a high slit, paired with clear heels, at the premiere of "Avatar: The Way of Water" held at the Dolby Theatre on December 12, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a sheer, light-colored gown with a textured, layered design, featuring a one-shoulder silhouette and a high slit, paired with clear heels, at the premiere of "Avatar: The Way of Water" held at the Dolby Theatre on December 12, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

2024

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Heidi Klum wears a black gown with a structured, crystal-embellished bra-top, dramatic cut-outs at the midriff, and a flowing skirt with a long train, at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

Heidi Klum wears a black gown with a structured, crystal-embellished bra-top, dramatic cut-outs at the midriff, and a flowing skirt with a long train, at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

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2025

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