Heidi Klum sparked plenty of chatter when she stepped onto the red carpet for the premiere of Project Hail Mary with a tall, sharply dressed young man by her side — and many initially assumed he was a new boyfriend. But the mystery companion was actually her 20-year-old son, Henry Samuel, whose striking resemblance to his famous father quickly caught fans’ attention.
The premiere, held at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York City on March 18, drew major stars, including lead actor Ryan Gosling. Klum arrived alongside Henry, who wore a light beige suit with a relaxed jacket and wide-leg trousers, paired with a patterned shirt and scarf. The polished look — combined with his height and confident presence — left some onlookers doing a double take.
Those familiar with Klum quickly recognized Henry, who has grown from a shy child often seen quietly accompanying his mother into a confident young adult stepping into the spotlight. With his strong resemblance to his father, singer Seal, and a fashion sense shaped by both parents, Henry is beginning to carve out his own identity in the industry. At the 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards, he explained that his style evolved over time, guided by advice to wear whatever makes him feel confident and powerful.
Henry has already started making a name for himself. At 19, he made his runway debut during Paris Fashion Week at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring–Summer 2025 show, wearing a bold all-black look. Not long after, he landed his first magazine cover in a dramatic black-and-white shoot for Hunger magazine — milestones that signaled he was stepping out of his parents’ shadows. Klum proudly celebrated both moments, praising her son’s growing confidence and potential.
At the Project Hail Mary premiere, the coordinated mother-son duo drew even more attention. Klum wore a crisp white suit with wide sleeves and metallic pointed shoes, while Henry’s neutral-toned outfit complemented her look. Fans quickly flooded social media, many noting how much he resembles both parents. Some even admitted they initially mistook him for Klum’s partner, while others praised his appearance and the pair’s chemistry.
Klum and Seal share three children — Henry, Johan, and Lou — and she is also mother to Leni, whom Seal adopted in 2009. Henry has spoken warmly about both parents, citing his mom’s iconic Victoria’s Secret runway era and his dad’s tribute performance honoring Prince as standout career moments. With his growing modeling résumé and unmistakable resemblance to his famous father, Henry’s latest red-carpet appearance made one thing clear: he’s no longer just Heidi Klum’s son — he’s becoming a star in his own right.
