With tips from sister Leni: Heidi's eldest celebrates his catwalk debut

Paris (France) - He is also following in his mother's footsteps: Heidi Klum's (51) eldest son, Henry Samuel (19), has surprisingly made his debut as a model at the Haute Couture Weeks in Paris .

Henry Samuel (19) confidently presents the new creations.
Henry Samuel (19) confidently presents the new creations.  © Montage: IMAGO/ABACAPRESS

Lena Erziak's show was his first time on the catwalk. It was a good thing that not only his mother but also his sister Leni (20) had some tips for him in advance.

"Leni advised me to look straight ahead and walk as if I were balancing a book on my head. My mother told me to do my best and not to forget to have fun," Henry told Vogue after his performance.

But was it always his dream to become a model? "Not necessarily! I have many interests - sport, 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."

Behind the scenes, the 19-year-old met up with an old acquaintance.

Barbara Meier (38) started her modeling career on Klum's casting show.
Barbara Meier (38) started her modeling career on Klum's casting show.  © IMAGO/ABACAPRESS

"Nice to see you again ... 18 years later," wrote Barbara Meier (38) on Instagram with a joint photo. The " Germany's Next Topmodel " winner from 2007 celebrated her comeback on the catwalk after 15 years.