Heidi Klum sparks backlash for faking pregnancy by wearing prosthetic baby bump on April Fools’ Day

Supermodel Heidi Klum is coming under fire with some of her 10.7 million Instagram followers for elaborately faking a pregnancy on April Fools’ Day. 

After posing for several photos with her fellow America’s Got Talent judges while wearing a prosthetic baby bump, the 49-year-old Making the Cut host was met with immediate backlash for her prank that was dubbed as ‘tasteless’ and insensitive.

On Saturday, the mom-of-four reposted an image, first shared by Sofia Vergara, who could be seen kissing her phony belly, with the caption: ‘I’m going to be an aunt!!’ 

In the picture, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel cradled her stomach in a dressing room as she wore a cropped black sweater, long skirt and a pair of tan UGG slippers.

Howie Mandel also attempted to fool his fans with the picture, which he captioned: ‘Congratulations. @heidiklum Co-workers @sofiavergara and I are the first know.’

Sparking backlash: Supermodel Heidi Klum is coming under fire with some of her 10.7 million Instagram followers for elaborately faking a pregnancy on April Fools’ Day

Hours later, Klum confirmed she was not actually pregnant by posting an image of Mandel, 67, wearing the prosthetic baby bump on his stomach. 

‘From me to you CONGRATULATIONS,’ she joked. 

The gag was panned by all their followers, with many commenting that ‘being pregnant isn’t a funny April Fools’ joke’ since ‘so many women suffer from infertility.’

‘I find this extremely distasteful and hurtful to those women still going through their  infertility journey,’ another wrote.

Dozens of others said the cast should be ‘ashamed’ of themselves for the trick. 

Others predicted that Klum would have to ‘apologize to everyone that’s offended tomorrow.’ 

Klum’s fake pregnancy announcement, however, seemed obvious to many that saw snaps of her in a midriff-baring gown to the iHeartRadio Music Awards last week.

The idea of her expecting is not so far-fetched, though, considering she recently spoke about possibly wanting to have a child with her husband, Tom Kaulitz.

In poor taste: After posing for several photos with her fellow America's Got Talent judges while wearing a prosthetic baby bump, the 49-year-old Making the Cut host was met with immediate backlash for her prank that was dubbed as 'tasteless' and insensitive

In poor taste: After posing for several photos with her fellow America’s Got Talent judges while wearing a prosthetic baby bump, the 49-year-old Making the Cut host was met with immediate backlash for her prank that was dubbed as ‘tasteless’ and insensitive

Not so funny: The gag was panned by all their followers, with many commenting that 'being pregnant isn't a funny April Fools' joke' since 'so many women suffer from infertility'

Not so funny: The gag was panned by all their followers, with many commenting that ‘being pregnant isn’t a funny April Fools’ joke’ since ‘so many women suffer from infertility’

'I find this extremely distasteful and hurtful to those women still going through their infertility journey,' another wrote

‘I find this extremely distasteful and hurtful to those women still going through their infertility journey,’ another wrote

Outdated: One Instagram user stated that this 'isn't funny for sooo many human beings'

Outdated: One Instagram user stated that this ‘isn’t funny for sooo many human beings’

'Pregnancy jokes for April Fools are really tasteless and heartless. You should all be ashamed,' a fourth interjected

‘Pregnancy jokes for April Fools are really tasteless and heartless. You should all be ashamed,’ a fourth interjected

Frustrated fans: Dozens of others said the cast should be 'ashamed' of themselves for the trick

Frustrated fans: Dozens of others said the cast should be ‘ashamed’ of themselves for the trick

‘It depends what day it is, sometimes I’m here [for it], sometimes here [where I am not], you know?’ the German beauty said on the Jennifer Hudson Show in February.

Heidi first became a mother in 2004 with the birth of her first daughter and went on to welcome three more children with ex-husband Seal.

‘I mean it’s a lot. I’ve done it four times. I breastfed eight months each time [with my four kids] and then I was pregnant again.’

More to come? The idea of her expecting is not so far-fetched as she did recently speak about considering having another child, with her current husband, Tom Kaulitz

More to come? The idea of her expecting is not so far-fetched as she did recently speak about considering having another child, with her current husband, Tom Kaulitz

She continued: ‘Three times in a row. Again [my children are] 18, 17, 16, and then 13. Now I waited a long time, so maybe [yes].’

Tom, who is a musician in the band Tokio Hotel, is Heidi’s third husband.

The guitarist was married once before to model Ria Sommerfeld from 2015-2018, but the pair had no children together.

Tom, who is a musician in the band Tokio Hotel, is Heidi’s third husband.

The guitarist was married once before to model Ria Sommerfeld from 2015-2018, but the pair had no children together.

Kisses: Heidi and Tom tied the knot in 2019 after less than a year together

Kisses: Heidi and Tom tied the knot in 2019 after less than a year together

Celebrate: The America's Got Talent judge has been married twice before and Tom has been married once before; Heidi and Tom celebrating the New Yea

Celebrate: The America’s Got Talent judge has been married twice before and Tom has been married once before; Heidi and Tom celebrating the New Year

Heidi had her first daughter, Leni, with Flavio Briatore, 72.

The America’s Got Talent judge then went on to marry the musician Seal and have her other three kids with him. Seal adopted Leni in 2009.

The pair were married from 2005-2014 and co-parent their kids Henry, 17, Johan, 16, and Lou, 13.

In 2018, the star sparked romance rumors with Tom after they were spotted holding hands on multiple outings.

They got engaged later that year and secretly wed in February 2019.

Blended: The beauty gushed to US Weekly in 2022 about how easily Tom blended with her big family

Blended: The beauty gushed to US Weekly in 2022 about how easily Tom blended with her big family

In 2022 the star gushed to US Weekly about how quickly Tom blended with her family after getting married.

‘[Tom’s] amazing. I’m sure it’s not easy to step into an immediate family, having all of a sudden four kids and teenagers.

‘They were easier when they were younger, for sure. Every age comes with its challenges. … It’s beautiful. It’s fun. I mean, so far, so good.’

Like mother like daughter: Heidi became a mom in 2004 when her daughter Leni, 18, was born. She has three other kids, Henry, 17, Johan, 16, and Lou, 13; Leni and Heidi modeling together in 2022

Like mother like daughter: Heidi became a mom in 2004 when her daughter Leni, 18, was born. She has three other kids, Henry, 17, Johan, 16, and Lou, 13; Leni and Heidi modeling together in 2022

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