Heidi Klum's Son Henry Samuel Lands First Major Modeling Contract 6 Months After Making Paris Fashion Week Debut
Henry Samuel, Heidi Klum and Seal's eldest son, is now represented by NEXT Management
The 19-year-old made his debut at Paris Haute Couture Week in January
The deal give the model more opportunities within the fashion and entertainment industriesHenry Samuel is getting ready to kick his career into overdrive.
The 19-year-old, who is the eldest son of Heidi Klum and singer Seal, is the latest face to be signed to NEXT Management, the modeling agency that will foster his fashion and entertainment career.
'I've grown up around fashion and entertainment, but stepping into this world myself is a whole new experience. I'm grateful to Next Management for this opportunity and excited to learn, grow, and find my own voice in the industry,' Samuel said in an official press release following the news.
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Josh Otten, the U.S. director of Talent at NEXT Management, said in a statement of his own that Samuel has a special energy that he brings to their roster and that the new team will allow him to grow as he further branches out into fashion and entertainment. Samuel will continue to be managed by Jennifer Love.
'Henry brings a unique presence and creative energy that feels fresh and entirely his own," Otten added. "He's entering the industry to forge his own path, and at NEXT, we're committed to supporting him through a 360-degree strategy that spans fashion, entertainment, and cultural relevance.'
The management news comes just after Samuel made his runway debut at the Lena Erziak show during Paris Haute Couture Week back in January. By March, Samuel landed the cover of Hunger Magazine.
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Samuel is following in the footsteps of his model mom, who has had an extensive career of her own. In addition to walking in several Victoria's Secret fashion shows during the 2000s, she's also walked the runway for Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Escada and more. Klum most recently reprised her role as host and judge on Project Runway.
After news of Samuel's new contract was announced, Klum, 52, celebrated on her Instagram Stories, tagging his Instagram.
She previously expressed how proud she was at the trajectory of his career when he landed the cover of Hunger Magazine.
"So proud of you, my beautiful Henry! Your first cover for @hungermagazine — what an incredible milestone!" she shared on Instagram in March. "Watching you grow into the amazing young man you are today fills my heart with so much joy. The world is just beginning to see what I've always known—you are destined for greatness! ❤️✨ I love you."
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