Heidi Klum’s ‘nepo baby’ Henry draws strong reaction after making runway debut at Paris Fashion Week
Heidi Klum and Seal’s teenage son Henry is following his supermodel mom into the family business.
The 19-year-old – whose full name is Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel – made his big modelling debut at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
He confidently walked the runway at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show at Hotel le Marois.
Henry’s entry into the modelling world drew a strong reaction online, with some naysayers branding the genetically-blessed teen a ‘nepo’ baby.
‘Funny how all these celebrities kids just get stuff handed to them! It’s such a joke! Others have to work for it,’ complained one.
‘All grown up and very handsome,’ gushed another, while a third added, ‘Looks just like his mom and dad!’
A fourth wrote, ‘Beautiful, isn’t he? Sometimes it’s just a matter of what gene you take from each parent. He won the lottery.’
Henry stole the show on the runway, modeling a backless black suit and cape with gold animal pins, going shirtless underneath as to flaunt his lean frame.
Heidi Klum and Seal’s son Henry, 19, made his runway modelling debut in Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday
His dark down dreadlocks were styled in a chic half-up half-down style as he showed off his thin mustache that exuded elegance.
During his second strut, Henry sported the same suit but had a belt-like wrap knotted around his waist with his hands in his pockets.
Right after the show wrapped, the 51-year-old America’s Got Talent judge took to her Instagram page to proudly post a video of her son taking on his first runway like a pro.
‘So proud of you Henry – Opening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris ❤️❤️❤️ @henrysamle @lena_erziak,’ she penned in the caption.
Aside Henry, Heidi also shares Leni, 20, Johan, 18, and Lou, 15, with the Kiss from a Rose singer.
Luckily for Henry, his older sister Leni — who is no stranger to modeling — gave him a few tips before he opened the star studded show.
He told Vogue Germany: ‘Leni told me to look straight ahead and walk as if I was balancing a book on my head. My mother told me to do my best and not forget to have fun.’
When asked by the outlet if he had been interested in a career in modeling his entire life his response was shockingly no.
‘Not necessarily,’ he expressed. ‘I have many interests — sports, music, film and fashion. I want to use the different creative experiences that are available to me to find the right path for my future.’
‘So proud of you Henry,’ Klum gushed on social media after watching Henry walk the runway
Henry is pictured with Heidi, brother Johan, and sister Lou on his 19th birthday
Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 is taking place from January 27 to 30 with a series of high-end shows.
The fashion capital of the world will welcome the world’s leading fashion houses and designers, as Dailymail.com previously reported.
Schiaparelli opened the week with their show followed by Christian Dior, Chanel and Giambattista Valli.
Designers Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier are slated to show off their unique designs later this week.
