Heidi Klum celebrates her mother Erna’s birthday with sweet throwback snaps 

She recently joined forces with mum Heidi to land her first Vogue cover.

And Leni Klum showcased three generations of her family’s striking genes on Thursday in a tribute post to her grandmother, Erna, on her birthday.

The budding model, 16, took to Instagram on Thursday to post the mirror selfie which was taken last year behind-the-scenes on the Vogue Germany shoot.

Family photo: Leni Klum, 16, showcased three generations of her family’s good looks on Instagram on Thursday in a tribute post to her grandmother, Erna, (left) on her birthday

In the picture, which was taken in December, the three lookalike Klums beamed for the camera as Heidi, standing in the middle, captured the shot.

Leni captioned the post in German, her grandmother’s native tongue, writing: ‘I love you grandma and wish you a happy birthday’. 

Heidi also shared an Instagram post to mark her mother’s birthday with some rare 70s and 80s throwback shots.

The supermodel, 47, shared a series of old pictures of her and her mother from her childhood, with the words: ‘Happy Birthday MAMA ❤️ I L❤️VE YOU’ 

Birthday tribute: Heidi Klum, 47, also shared an Instagram post to mark her mother's birthday with some rare 70s and 80s throwback shots

Birthday tribute: Heidi Klum, 47, also shared an Instagram post to mark her mother’s birthday with some rare 70s and 80s throwback shots

Snow day: The pair appear to prove beauty is genetically heritable, as Erna is the spitting image of Heidi now, sharing the same blonde hair and smile as her famous daughter

Snow day: The pair appear to prove beauty is genetically heritable, as Erna is the spitting image of Heidi now, sharing the same blonde hair and smile as her famous daughter

In one photo, it is clear to see where Heidi gets her good looks from as her beautiful mother, Erna, holds a young Heidi, who was born in 1973.

The pair appear to prove beauty is genetically heritable, as Erna is the spitting image of Heidi now, sharing the same blonde hair and smile as her famous daughter. 

In another snap, Heidi and her mother are pictured sitting on a toboggan on a snowy hilltop wearing skiing gear and mittens. 

One photo in the series shows Erna wearing a denim waistcoat as she holds her daughter, who is dressed in matching denim dungarees. 

Animal lover: Heidi, who is now a pet owner of three dogs, displays an early love of animals in one snap which shows her sitting on the ground, feeding a flock of pigeons

Animal lover: Heidi, who is now a pet owner of three dogs, displays an early love of animals in one snap which shows her sitting on the ground, feeding a flock of pigeons

Mini-me: One photo in the series shows Erna wearing a denim waistcoat as she holds her daughter, who is dressed in matching denim dungarees

Mini-me: One photo in the series shows Erna wearing a denim waistcoat as she holds her daughter, who is dressed in matching denim dungarees

Heidi, who is now a pet owner of three dogs, displays an early love of animals in one snap which shows her sitting on the ground, feeding a flock of pigeons. 

Her mother looks on wearing a stylish blue dress, with a red belt, wedge sandals and large sunglasses. 

In two holiday snaps, which both appear to be from the 80s, the model and her mother are seen sporting very dated hairstyles, as they pose on a bridge and next to old ruins.

The future host of Germany’s Next Top Model shows off her model potential from a young age as she casually crosses her legs and perches confidentially atop a large rock.

80s hairdos: In a holiday snap, the model and her mother are seen sporting very dated hairstyles, as they pose on a bridge

80s hairdos: In a holiday snap, the model and her mother are seen sporting very dated hairstyles, as they pose on a bridge

Model potential: The future host of Germany's Next Top Model shows off her model potential from a young age as she perches confidentially on some ruins

Model potential: The future host of Germany’s Next Top Model shows off her model potential from a young age as she perches confidentially on some ruins 

The post comes after Heidi and her daughter Leni shared the cover of Vogue Germany in December.

The doting mother penned a sweet tribute to her daughter online after the high-fashion shoot.

‘I’m so proud of you. And not because you chose this path. I know that no matter which way you go, it will be your own,’ she wrote in German on social media.  

‘You always know exactly what you want and what you don’t want. You are not a mini-me. And I’m happy for you that you can now show who YOU ​​are.’

Leni’s biological father is businessman Flavio Briatore, but she was adopted by Heidi’s second husband, Seal, when the couple were married.

Heidi also shares children Henry, 15, Jonah, 14, and Lou, 11, with former husband Seal, and remarried nearly two years ago to Tokio Hotel musician Tom Kaulitz, 31. 

Budding supermodel: Leni made her modeling debut with her mother Heidi on the cover of Vogue Germany in December

Budding supermodel: Leni made her modeling debut with her mother Heidi on the cover of Vogue Germany in December