"I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well"
About this Quote
The phrasing does another kind of work: it preemptively answers the question the culture keeps asking high-profile women, especially those whose image is built on youth and control. “I definitely want to have children” carries the firmness of a press-friendly promise, closing down speculation about selfishness, careerism, or “not settling down.” It’s also conveniently vague: no partner mentioned, no timeline, no messy specifics. Certainty without vulnerability.
Context matters here: Klum’s profession sits at the intersection of fashion’s fantasy and tabloid intimacy. This quote functions as a bridge between those worlds. It invites audiences to see her not just as a runway ideal but as someone anchored by domestic longing, a narrative that sells as well as any campaign - and lets her stay in control of the story.
Quote Details
| Topic | Parenting |
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| Source | Help us find the source |
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APA Style (7th ed.)
Klum, Heidi. (2026, January 17). I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-grew-up-in-a-big-family-with-a-lot-of-kids-59194/
Chicago Style
Klum, Heidi. "I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well." FixQuotes. January 17, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-grew-up-in-a-big-family-with-a-lot-of-kids-59194/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well." FixQuotes, 17 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-grew-up-in-a-big-family-with-a-lot-of-kids-59194/. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.



