This is pretty cool — Heidi Klum’s son, Henry Samuel, just made his modeling debut at Paris Fashion Week. Yep, the 19-year-old actually opened the runway show for designer Lena Erziak on January 28, 2025. And honestly? He looked super confident out there. He wore this sleek black suit that had a little twist — it had a cutout in the back, which gave it a modern edge without being too flashy. For a first runway walk, that’s a big deal — opening the show isn’t something they just hand out to anyone.
A Big Moment for Heidi
Naturally, Heidi was over the moon. I mean, it’s her kid walking a Paris runway — what parent wouldn’t be emotional? She posted a short video clip on Instagram showing Henry’s walk and wrote, “So proud of you Henry. Opening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris.” You could really tell how much it meant to her.
She also admitted it kind of caught her off guard, in the best way. She said it was unexpected but that he did an amazing job. And honestly, he really did. Henry even talked a bit about how he got ready for it. He said he just focused on keeping his posture straight and looking ahead — which sounds simple, but if you've ever tried walking in front of a fashion crowd like that, you know it’s not easy.
A Glimpse Into What Might Be Next
It’s not clear yet if this is just a one-time thing for Henry or the start of a bigger modeling career, but either way, he made a strong impression. And with a runway debut like that — in Paris, opening a couture show — he’s definitely got people paying attention.
Whether he sticks with it or not, it’s a proud moment for the family, and kind of exciting to see the next generation step into the spotlight in their own way. Let’s see where it goes from here
Fashion Clearly Runs in the Family
Honestly, it’s kind of cool to see how modeling just seems to come naturally in Heidi Klum’s family. Her son Henry just made his big runway debut, and turns out, he’s not the first in the family to step into the fashion world. His older sister, Leni, actually started modeling a few years ago, back in 2020. And their mom, Heidi, has always been super supportive but also careful — she didn’t push them into the spotlight. Leni was 16 when she first got into it, and it sounds like Heidi made sure she was really ready before saying yes. Now, it looks like Henry is doing the same — taking that step into the industry, but on his own terms.
It’s nice seeing a family where each kid gets to find their own moment, and it doesn’t feel forced. Just real support, which is kind of rare in these celebrity situations, you know?
What This Means for Henry’s Future
Now that Henry’s had his first moment on a major runway — and not just any runway, we’re talking Paris Fashion Week — people are already wondering what’s next for him. Is this going to be a one-time thing? Or is he planning to follow this path long-term, like his sister?
Hard to say right now, but he’s definitely made a strong first impression. And with a debut like this, it’s clear he’s got potential. Whether or not he decides to go full-time in modeling, one thing’s pretty obvious — he’s already made his mark. And honestly, it’ll be interesting to see if we start spotting him more often in future fashion campaigns or shows.
Whatever comes next, one thing’s for sure: fashion seems to be in this family’s DNA
