American Music Awards 2025: Why Heidi Klum and Seal’s Son Henry Made Rare Appearance at Last Minute

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Heidi Klum had a last-minute date swap for the 2025 American Music Awards.

The supermodel revealed that she opted to attend the ceremony in Las Vegas with her son Henry Samuel, whom she shares with ex Seal, after her husband Tom Kaulitz dropped out of attending the event.

“I was supposed to come with my husband, but he was tired because we just came from Cannes,” Heidi, 51, exclusively told E! News on the AMAs red carpet May 26. “We were over in Europe for the last two weeks and I was like, ‘I have someone who’s gonna jump in in a hot second.’ So my son came, and I love having my son here today.”

And the 19-year-old was happy to tag along with his mom—who also shares kids Johan Samuel, 18, and Lou Samuel, 15, with Seal as well as daughter Leni Klum, 21, with ex Flavio Briatore—noting that he’s already considering his own foray into the entertainment industry.

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“I’m looking at doing music,” he teased. “I’m working on music production, so it’s possible.”

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In the meantime, Henry will get to see Heidi present an award during the show, which also features other notable presenters like Dylan Efron, Ciara, Alix Earle, Cara Delevingne and Shaboozey. The fan-voted ceremony will also see Jennifer Lopez pull double duty as the evening’s host in addition to delivering a showstopping musical performance.

Other superstars set to perform include Benson Boone, Reneé Rapp, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton and Lainey Wilson. Meanwhile, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rod Stewart will hit the AMA stage for the first time since 2004, while Icon Award honoree Janet Jackson will deliver her first televised performance since 2018.

For more highlights from the 2025 AMAs, tune in to E! News May 27 at 11 p.m.

Keep scrolling to see every star who walked the red carpet at the 2025 American Music Awards.

–Reporting by Rachel Smith

Renee Rapp

There’s no such thing as talking too much about the Sex Lives of College Girls alum’s AMAs look.

Kendra Scott & Zac Brown

Instead of jeans, the country artist wore a suit that fit just right. 

Benson Boone

The singer was his own beautiful thing at the AMAs.

Jon Batiste 

The artist took his look to a higher level in his tuxedo and bow tie. 

Shaboozey

Fans of the singer almost started a riot over his plaid, country-inspired look. 

Ciara

The singer knows how to 1, 2 step into a perfect look.

Machine Gun Kelly

The “Emo Girl” singer was all smiles ahead of the AMAs.

Wayne Brady & Maile Masako

The actor took his daughter along as his plus one for the evening.

Nora Fatehi 

The artist and actress stunned in her sequined, animal print look.

Rod Stewart

The musical icon was sailing along the AMAs purple carpet. 

Heidi Klum

The model walked the carpet in a bold, all black look.

Nikki Glaser

The comedian’s outfit hit the perfect note.

Tiffany Haddish

The actress was a vision in blue.

Dan + Shay 

The musical duo’s looks left the crowd speechless.

Becky G 

The 28-year-old stunned in a cheetah-print strapless number.

David Guetta & Jessica Ledon

The DJ and his girlfriend coordinated in all black looks. 

Jeff Beacher

The LA Showman strikes a pose in all black. 

Jordan Chiles

The Olympian’s look deserved gold.

Lainey Wilson 

The country star channeled wildflowers for her purple carpet look. 

Dylan Efron

The Traitors star looked faithful as ever in his green suit. 

Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag 

The Hills alums struck a pose on the purple carpet.

Alex Warren

This look was anything but ordinary.

Megan Moroney

Fans of the country singer won’t need caller ID to recognize the artist on the carpet.

Montana Tucker 

The 32-year-old stunned in her beige gown. 

Alix Earle

The influencer—and soon to be Dancing with the Stars contestant—donned a 

Emilio Estefan & Gloria Estefan

The couple stunned as Gloria returtned to the AMAs for the first time in 30 years.

Tucker Halpern & Sophie Hawley-Weld 

There weren’t any purple hats in sight, but the Sofi Tukker duo were still primed for dancing on the people.

Pepa

The rapper—real name Sandra Denton—painted a mighty good picture on the purple carpet.

Rebecca Black

Even though it’s not Friday, the artist arrived in style and ready to get down. 

Kehlani

It was after hours, and the singer rocked her semi-sheer, sparkly mini dress.

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