Natalia Bryant proudly honored her late father, Kobe Bryant, whereas graduating from the College of Southern California (USC) this weekend.
5 years after the NBA legend was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, his eldest baby, 22, discovered a particular strategy to preserve him shut on her particular media.
The mannequin, who has already walked for manufacturers like Versace and BOSS, paid tribute to her dad by sporting the ‘Black Mamba’ image over her coronary heart.
The sheath emblem was embroidered above the phrases ‘College of Cinematic Arts,’ ‘USC,’ and the college’s rallying cry, ‘Combat On!’, on her purple and gold commencement stole.
Her sash additionally featured the identify of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, together with ‘Class of 2025’ and her spectacular degree of educational distinction.
Natalia earned the distinction of cum laude, which matches to studious undergraduates that obtain a GPA between 3.50 to three.74.
Natalia Bryant proudly honored her late father, Kobe Bryant, whereas graduating from the College of Southern California (USC) this weekend
Her mom, Vanessa Bryant, shared a close-up of the stole on Instagram together with a candy caption, which learn: ‘4 ever.’
Natalia’s achievement was met with love and assist from mates and followers alike, together with heartfelt congratulations from celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid and Ciara.
‘I’m past pleased with you lovely @nataliabryant Vanessa I noticed the love that you just poured into your daughter ❤️❤️❤️You probably did an incredible job❤️,’ Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, commented.
Jessica Alba commented: ‘❤️❤️❤️ congrats!!!! @nataliabryant -wow!’
Khloé Kardashian additionally raved: ‘Congratulations! That is such an enormous accomplishment!’
Michael B. Jordan sweetly commented below Natalia’s Instagram: ‘Congratulations!! World is yours!!’
Natalia graduated from Sage Hill Excessive College in June 2021, just some months after she dedicated to the College of Southern California.
She went on to signal with IMG Fashions in 2021 and is at present pursuing a profession as a movie director with a concentrate on ‘girlhood and coming-of-age tales.’
5 years after the NBA legend was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, his eldest baby, 22, discovered a particular strategy to preserve him shut on her particular media; pictured in 2005 with Kobe
The mannequin, who has already walked for manufacturers like Versace and BOSS, paid tribute to her dad by sporting the ‘Black Mamba’ image over her coronary heart
The sheath emblem was embroidered above the phrases ‘College of Cinematic Arts,’ ‘USC,’ and the college’s rallying cry, ‘Combat On!’, on her purple and gold commencement stole
Natalia beforehand revealed that her father profitable an Oscar has impressed her to additionally pursue an Academy Award.
‘In 10 years. I wish to win an Oscar. I am unsure for what, or for what Oscar class, however that is on my listing,’ she mentioned in 2021 interview. ‘I wish to make a movie the place I can incorporate vogue and people vogue features, and I believe combining my two passions, that is simply superb. I need to have the ability to try this.’
Her father was simply beginning to dabble in movie himself earlier than his premature passing in 2020, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others.
Kobe gained an Oscar for Greatest Animated Quick Movie for his 2017 movie Expensive Basketball, which was an animated telling of his poem of the identical identify.
Natalia’s achievement was met with love and assist from mates and followers alike, together with heartfelt congratulations from celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid and Ciara
The NBA star wrote and govt produced the movie and lent his voice to the Oscar-winning movie as properly.
Along with pursuing her diploma, Natalia has spent the previous few years making a reputation for herself within the vogue business.
This consists of making her runway debut in September 2023 on the Versace present throughout Milan Style Week.
She was additionally an intern to Beyoncé for the Renaissance World Tour.
Natalia and her mother, Vanessa, pictured with Kobe and her late sister Gianna (seen in 2018)
In February 2024, she graced the quilt of City & Nation and spoke about her love for movie and modeling.
‘I believe it’s enjoyable to have my foot in each worlds,’ she advised the outlet. ‘They’re each collaborative, and also you meet so many alternative folks.’
Whereas talking about her mindset {and professional} objectives, Natalia defined she is aware of she has ‘to continue learning’ as a result of ‘there’s no end line.’
‘You simply should preserve pushing and being one of the best individual you might be and soaking all the things up like a sponge… The job’s by no means accomplished,’ she declared.
#Kobe #Bryants #daughter #Natalia #earns #reward #Jennifer #Garner #Kate #Hudson #oncollege #commencement