Heidi Klum Celebrates Daughter Leni's Vogue Modeling Debut

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There's a new model in the Klum household.

Heidi Klum's 16-year-old daughter Leni is following in her famous mom's footsteps.

The teen's decision to embark on a modeling career at such a young age worried her mother, However, like any good parent, Klum is supportive of Leni's decision.

Leni just reached a big milestone in her career by sharing the cover of "Vogue Germany" with her mom.

This was Leni's first cover shoot, and she and Heidi had plenty to celebrate as their "Vogue" cover hit newsstands.

Heidi and Leni shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos of their magazine shoot with their Instagram followers.

Joining them for the big day was Heidi's mother Erna, who posed for a selfie with her daughter and granddaughter.

After getting ready in hair and makeup, it was time for Heidi and Leni to make their debut. Mother and daughter looked stylish in colorful over-sized tuxedos, and Heidi planted a kiss on her daughter's cheek.

Leni showed she's learned a thing or two from her mom as she posed for the camera.

Leni's debut as Vogue cover girl came when the new issue was released yesterday.

The teen was so excited, she and her mother rushed out and got a copy. Leni and Heidi made sure to capture the big moment.

Leni is all smiles as she poses in front of the magazine stand, holding her issue of "Vogue." The young girl joked she couldn't wait to buy one or ten. 

Then in an Instagram video, posted by Heidi, mother and daughter are jumping for joy as they get they celebrate Leni's first cover.

Despite having a famous mom, Leni has led a private life throughout most of her childhood.

Leni is Heidi's eldest child, whom she had with ex-boyfriend Flavio Briatore. Klum and Briatore split shortly after announcing her pregnancy and Briatore played no role in his daughter's life.

Klum's second husband, singer Seal would later adopt Leni, whom he helped raise since her birth.

Although both her parents were celebrities, Heidi and Seal tried to shield Leni and her sibling from the public spotlight.

But now that she's embarking on a modeling career, Leni's going to be gaining a lot of attention.

Leni will have some big heels to fill as she starts her modeling journey.

47-year-old Heidi is one of the most popular supermodels in the world. The German beauty is well-known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

She graced countless magazine covers, which include "Vogue" and "Marie Claire."

Aside from her modeling work, Klum served as host and executive producer of the Bravo TV series "Project Runway." She would later go on to be a judge on the NBC show "America's Got Talent."

With an illustrious career and over 20 years of experience, Heidi will have plenty advice to pass down to her model daughter.