Supermodel Heidi Klum and her husband, Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz, swapped wintry New York for tropical shores this weekend, enjoying a festive beach getaway on the Caribbean island of St. Barths.
Sun, Sea, and a Personalised Towel
The couple, who have a 16-year age gap, were spotted in high spirits on Sunday. Klum, 52, turned heads in a skimpy cherry-print thong bikini, confidently showcasing her enviable physique as she frolicked in the waves with Kaulitz.
In a playful romantic gesture, the Project Runway alum was seen using a unique beach accessory: a towel emblazoned with a large photograph of her husband's face. She first used it for shade under the scorching sun before wrapping it around herself upon returning to the sand.
A Rocker's Beach Style and a Lasting Romance
Kaulitz, 36, complemented his wife's look by going shirtless, displaying his toned and tattooed torso in a pair of leopard-print swimming trunks. The outing follows another intimate beach day just days prior, where the pair were photographed sharing a topless canoodle in the sea.
The couple's romance, which first caught public attention with a passionate kiss in March 2018, has progressed rapidly:
- Kaulitz proposed in December 2018.
- They married in a private ceremony seven months later.
- A grand celebration followed in Capri, Italy, in August 2019.
Since their wedding, Kaulitz has embraced his role as a stepfather to Klum's four children: daughter Leni, 21, and sons Henry, 20, Johan, 19, and Lou, 16.
Klum's Confident Approach to Body Image
Klum's recent topless beach appearances align with her long-stated philosophy on body confidence and strategy. In a 2023 interview with People, she explained her unabashed approach, famously stating, "sun's out buns out" when in private.
She clarified that her preference for going topless is partly practical, aimed at avoiding tan lines for her various television outfits, calling it a "very strategic" choice. The model also emphasises a disciplined lifestyle to maintain her fitness, prioritising home-cooked, healthy meals and regular exercise to avoid feeling "sluggish."
The loved-up beach retreat in St. Barths offers another glimpse into the enduring and visibly affectionate partnership between the German supermodel and the rock musician, proving that for them, the festive season is best spent under the Caribbean sun.
