In an interview in Volle Kanne (ZDF), he said that he had completed training as a chef.
Fluent in German, English, French and Italian.
Has three children with his ex-wife Katrin: Vinas (b. 2007 in Thailand, adopted 2009), Paul-Luca (9 November 2010 - 10 July 2011, sudden infant death syndrome) and Layla-Katharina (b. 5 December 2012).
Has two sons with his ex-wife Petra: Daniel Leon (b. 1994) and Noah Ben (b. 1999).