Heidi Klum Surprises Son Henry With a Ferrari for His 21st Birthday

The Mario Kart Bet That Secured a Ferrari

Long-term promises rarely survive childhood, but this one crossed the finish line. According to Heidi Klum, the high-stakes agreement was struck approximately seven years ago during a casual video game match. Henry competed against Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz in Mario Kart, ultimately winning the contest and earning a verbal pledge that a Ferrari would be waiting for him when he turned 21.

“Heidi Klum captured the big reveal on video Saturday,” showing Henry walking outside with Kaulitz before discovering the sports car parked outside, according to published reports. Kaulitz later revealed that he purchased the vehicle at an auto show the previous year, keeping it hidden in a garage until the milestone date.

Inside the Milestone 21st Birthday Reveal

Footage of the event highlights the exact moment Henry realizes the parked red sports car belongs to him. Klum filmed the reaction, reminding her son that he had waited years for the wager to be honored. The Ferrari F430 served as the centerpiece of the celebration.

Family dynamics played a major role in the execution of the surprise. Kaulitz, who became a prominent part of the family following his 2019 marriage to Klum, quietly acquired the vehicle months prior to ensure the childhood promise became a reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who gave Henry a Ferrari for his 21st birthday?
  According to published reports, stepdad Tom Kaulitz purchased the Ferrari, while supermodel mom Heidi Klum organized and filmed the surprise reveal.
• How was the Ferrari earned?
  The sports car was the result of a Mario Kart video game bet won by Henry roughly seven years before his 21st birthday.
• What model was the car?
  The vehicle given to Henry was a bright red Ferrari F430 sports car.