Nepo Baby Henry Klum Struts in NYC: The Rise of a Fashion Prodigy

Heidi Klum's Nepo Baby, Henry Samuel, Struts His Stuff on Kith FW/25 Runway

In a fashion extravaganza that left everyone buzzing, 19-year-old nepotism baby Henry Samuel sashayed down the catwalk for Kith FW/25 at their newly renovated flagship store in Manhattan's NoHo neighborhood. The young model, born to supermodel Heidi Klum and ex-husband Seal, made his second major runway appearance after debuting at Lena Erziak's haute couture show in Paris earlier this year.

Henry's proud mom, 52-year-old German supermodel Heidi Klum, couldn't contain her excitement on Instagram, gushing about her son's performance: "So many beautiful models on the @kith catwalk in New York tonight, but I only have eyes for you @henrygunthersamuel!" The comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities.

This high-fashion debut marked a significant milestone for Henry, who has been making waves in the industry since signing with NEXT Management on July 16. In an exclusive interview with Vogue Germany, he revealed that his famous mom often reminds him to pay attention to his posture, which he tries to heed as advice. When asked about Heidi's runway tips, Henry shared: "My mother told me to do my best and not forget to have fun."

But it wasn't just the fashion world that was abuzz with excitement – Henry's half-sister, 21-year-old Leni Klum (whose birth father is Flavio Briatore), took to Instagram to share a heartwarming snap of herself with their dad, Seal. The caption read: "Papa's biggest fan" – a sweet tribute to the R&B singer.

Despite being born into the spotlight, Henry has made it clear that he's not necessarily destined for a modeling career. In an interview with Vogue Germany, he expressed his desire to explore various creative interests, including sports, music, film, and fashion. "I have many passions," he said. "I want to use the different creative experiences available to me to find the right path for my future."

When asked about his parents' influence on his decision-making process, Henry humbly replied: "They're simply my mother and father. I admire the hard work they put into their success every day. Their creativity inspires me, and they've always encouraged my siblings and me to pursue our own artistic interests." Aww!

As Henry prepares to celebrate his 20th birthday on September 12 with his parents, Heidi and Seal, fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for the young model. Will he follow in his mom's footsteps or forge his own path? Only time will tell.

In other news, Heidi Klum has been keeping busy as a judge on Project Runway's 21st season, which airs Thursdays on Freeform, Disney+, and Hulu. The self-proclaimed "Queen of Halloween" is also set to collaborate with Oscar-nominated special effects make-up artist Mike Marino and his Prosthetic Renaissance team on her next epic costume for her annual bash.

Heidi has been married twice before – first to Seal from 2005 to 2012, with whom she had three children: Henry, Leni, and Johan. Her second marriage was to Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz in 2018, which marked a significant age gap of 17 years between the couple. The German rocker is also a brand ambassador for Calzedonia.

The supermodel has also been keeping her fans updated on her personal life, sharing a selfie with Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan while holding court front row at the Kith FW/25 show. Talk about #fashiongoals!

In related news, Heidi's ex-husband Seal is set to perform at the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this fall. Will he be belting out hits like "Kiss from a Rose" or "Crazy"?

As for Heidi, she'll soon be celebrating her sixth wedding anniversary with Tom Kaulitz on August 3. We can't wait to see what's next for the power couple!