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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia graduates college 5 years after dad's death
honored her late father, Kobe Bryant, while graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) this weekend. Five years after the NBA legend was killed in a helicopter crash, his eldest child, 22, found a special way to keep him close. The model paid tribute to her dad by wearing the Black Mamba symbol over her heart. The sheath logo was embroidered above the words School of Cinematic Arts, USC, and the university's rallying cry, Fight On!, on her red and gold graduation stole. Her sash also featured the name of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, along with Class of 2025 and her impressive level of academic distinction. Natalia earned the honor of cum laude, which goes to studious undergraduates that achieve a GPA between 3.50 to 3.74. Her mother, Vanessa Bryant, shared a close-up of the stole on Instagram along with a caption, which read: '4 ever.' Natalia's achievement was met with love from friends and fans alike, including congratulations from celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid and Ciara. 'I am beyond proud of you beautiful @nataliabryant Vanessa I saw the love that you poured into your daughter ❤️❤️❤️You did a great job❤️,' Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, commented. Jessica Alba commented: '❤️❤️❤️ congrats!!!! @nataliabryant -wow!' Khloé Kardashian also raved: 'Congratulations! This is such a huge accomplishment!' Michael B Jordan commented under Natalia's Instagram: 'Congratulations!! World is yours!!' Natalia graduated from Sage Hill High School in June 2021, just a few months after she committed to the University of Southern California. She went on to sign with IMG Models in 2021 and is currently pursuing a career as a film director with a focus on 'girlhood and coming-of-age stories.' Natalia previously revealed that her father winning an Oscar has inspired her to also pursue an Academy Award. 'In 10 years. I want to win an Oscar. I'm not sure for what, or for what Oscar category, but that's on my list,' she said in 2021 interview. 'I want to make a film where I can incorporate fashion and those fashion aspects, and I think combining my two passions, that's just amazing. I want to be able to do that.' Kobe won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for his 2017 film Dear Basketball, which was an animated telling of his poem of the The NBA star wrote and executive produced the film and lent his voice to the Oscar-winning film as well.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia earns praise from Jennifer Garner and Kate Hudson on college graduation
proudly honored her late father, Kobe Bryant, while graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) this weekend. Five years after the NBA legend was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, his eldest child, 22, found a special way to keep him close on her special media. The model, who has already walked for brands like Versace and BOSS, paid tribute to her dad by wearing the 'Black Mamba' symbol over her heart. The sheath logo was embroidered above the words 'School of Cinematic Arts,' 'USC,' and the university's rallying cry, 'Fight On!', on her red and gold graduation stole. Her sash also featured the name of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, along with 'Class of 2025' and her impressive level of academic distinction. Natalia earned the honor of cum laude, which goes to studious undergraduates that achieve a GPA between 3.50 to 3.74. Her mother, Vanessa Bryant, shared a close-up of the stole on Instagram along with a sweet caption, which read: '4 ever.' Natalia's achievement was met with love and support from friends and fans alike, including heartfelt congratulations from celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid and Ciara. 'I am beyond proud of you beautiful @nataliabryant Vanessa I saw the love that you poured into your daughter ❤️❤️❤️You did a great job❤️,' Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, commented. Jessica Alba commented: '❤️❤️❤️ congrats!!!! @nataliabryant -wow!' Khloé Kardashian also raved: 'Congratulations! This is such a huge accomplishment!' Michael B. Jordan sweetly commented under Natalia's Instagram: 'Congratulations!! World is yours!!' Natalia graduated from Sage Hill High School in June 2021, just a few months after she committed to the University of Southern California. She went on to sign with IMG Models in 2021 and is currently pursuing a career as a film director with a focus on 'girlhood and coming-of-age stories.' The model, who has already walked for brands like Versace and BOSS, paid tribute to her dad by wearing the 'Black Mamba' symbol over her heart Natalia previously revealed that her father winning an Oscar has inspired her to also pursue an Academy Award. 'In 10 years. I want to win an Oscar. I'm not sure for what, or for what Oscar category, but that's on my list,' she said in 2021 interview. 'I want to make a film where I can incorporate fashion and those fashion aspects, and I think combining my two passions, that's just amazing. I want to be able to do that.' Her father was just starting to dabble in film himself before his untimely passing in 2020, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. Kobe won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for his 2017 film Dear Basketball, which was an animated telling of his poem of the same name. Natalia's achievement was met with love and support from friends and fans alike, including heartfelt congratulations from celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid and Ciara The NBA star wrote and executive produced the film and lent his voice to the Oscar-winning film as well. In addition to pursuing her degree, Natalia has spent the past few years making a name for herself in the fashion industry. This includes making her runway debut in September 2023 at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week. She was also an intern to Beyoncé for the Renaissance World Tour. In February 2024, she graced the cover of Town & Country and spoke about her love for film and modeling. 'I think it's fun to have my foot in both worlds,' she told the outlet. 'They're both collaborative, and you meet so many different people.' While speaking about her mindset and professional goals, Natalia explained she knows she has 'to keep learning' because 'there's no finish line.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USC Makes Major Announcement on Kobe Bryant's Daughter
USC Trojans basketball has had its fair share of exciting moments over the years. In recent history, the women's basketball team has been incredible. Stars like JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen, and more make the Trojans women's team one to watch every year. Unfortunately, Watkins tore her ACL in the NCAA Tournament, and halted the chances of them taking home a national championship. Advertisement USC is home to plenty of celebrity news and incredible stories. Most recently, the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia has just become a Trojans alumni. The USC athletics page has announced her graduation from the school, showing her cap and gown picture years after she was sitting courtside with her father at a USC game. Natalia Bryant, daughter of former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant reacts before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium. © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Bryant's daughter was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at USC, and graduated Cum Laude for the USC's School of Cinematic Arts. Greatness just seems to be running in the Bryant family, as she certainly would make her father very proud with her achievements while in college. Advertisement She also honored her father on her stole, with the Kobe logo on the top left, which went viral on social media with excitement. Bryant, while he never attended USC, was heavily involved in the Trojans. In 2018, he addressed a business class while sharing his life experiences and shared his thoughts on leadership that he had learned throughout his life. The school honors Bryant consistently, with the women's basketball team sporting Kobe signature shoes, as well as the football team wearing custom Kobe 6 cleats. The future for his daughter, Natalia Bryant, is bright, and expect nothing from greatness from the mamba mentality family. Related: Five-Star Alijah Arenas Took Jab at USC's Rival After Waking Up From Coma Related: Historic Big Ten Program is Dominating 2026 Recruiting
