Another child is leaving the nest: Heidi Klum’s (52) youngest son Johan Samuel (18) has earned his high school diploma. “I’m cheering for you today and every single day, congratulations Johan. My heart is full of joy and pride,” the mother of four posted on Instagram and shared some glimpses of the graduation ceremony.

Big applause for the proud graduate

Including a video showing Johan on stage in cap and gown receiving his diploma. Heidi Klum can be heard cheering in the background. In another clip, she plants a big kiss on her son’s cheek. A snapshot with the proud graduate and his older brother Henry (19) can also be seen on Klum’s Instagram page.

Johan Samuel, whose full name is Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel, is the youngest son of Heidi Klum and her ex-husband Seal (62). He has two siblings in Henry and Lou (15), and additionally, the “Germany’s next Topmodel” judge brought her eldest daughter Leni Klum (21) from a brief liaison with Flavio Briatore (75) into the relationship. The entertainer has been married to Tom Kaulitz (35) since 2019.

This is what’s next for Johan

Johan’s plans after high school graduation were already revealed in an Instagram post in late April. It shows him as a toddler wearing an orange polo shirt. His name appears above the photo, with “Strategic Design and Management” and “The New School” written below.

The New School was founded in 1919 under the name New School for Social Research in New York City. The university now comprises eight faculties or schools and is located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. It has become one of the most prestigious research institutions in the field of social sciences.

His half-sister Leni also moved to New York after graduating high school, where she studies interior design while also working successfully as a model. 19-year-old Henry made his runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in January and, like Leni, is following in his famous mom’s footsteps. The youngest, Lou, seems to have inherited her father Seal’s musical talent instead. She is said to be a passionate dancer.

Heidi Klum stands next to husband Tom Kaulitz (l.) while also embracing her son Johan. Her daughters Lou (l.) and Leni pose alongside them.Β Β© BFA/Actionpress