Supermodel Heidi Klum made headlines after she was photographed topless while splashing around in the ocean with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, during a beach day in St. Barts on Friday. The couple, along with friends, enjoyed a beer-fueled outing on the Caribbean island, escaping the winter chill of New York City.
On December 27, 2025, Heidi Klum, 52, and Tom Kaulitz, 36, were seen at a beach in St. Barts where Klum went topless in the water. She arrived wearing a mocha string bikini but removed the top while swimming, with photos showing her pressing her bare chest against Kaulitz’s back as they played in the waves. The couple was accompanied by several friends, including long-time pal and photographer Antoine Verglas, and they brought a six-pack of Heineken to enjoy during their dip.
The day after Christmas, Klum and Kaulitz hand-in-hand explored the ocean, canoodling and laughing as they soaked up the sun. Klum accessorized with a white cap, sunglasses, and chunky gold earrings, while Kaulitz wore light pink swimming trunks and a grey cap. Their joyful demeanor was evident as they trekked through the water, with Klum beaming and even climbing atop her husband’s back at one point.
This romantic getaway comes after the pair spent time in snowy New York City, highlighting their escape to the tropical paradise where temperatures soared into the high 80s. Klum and Kaulitz have been married since 2019, following a whirlwind romance that began in March 2018 when they were first spotted together. Kaulitz has since embraced his role as a stepfather to Klum’s four children: Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou.
Klum is no stranger to topless appearances, having shared similar photos and videos in the past. In a 2023 interview with People, she admitted to being “super comfortable naked” and explained that she often tans without a top to avoid tan lines for her television work on “America’s Got Talent.” She described it as a strategic choice to maintain her physique for public appearances.
The media coverage from outlets like TMZ and the Daily Mail has sparked conversations online about celebrity privacy and body positivity. Klum’s unapologetic attitude towards her body at age 52 has been praised by some fans as empowering, while others debate the appropriateness of such public displays during family vacations.
Looking ahead, Klum and Kaulitz are likely to continue their holiday in St. Barts, enjoying the warm weather before returning to their busy schedules. This incident reinforces Klum’s status as a confident public figure who remains comfortable in her skin, regardless of public scrutiny.
