Natalia, Kobe Bryant’s daughter, just landed her first modeling contract with IMG Models, following her mother, Vanessa’s footsteps.
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Natalia Bryant is following in her mother’s footsteps — straight into the world of modeling.
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s eldest daughter announced on Monday that she has signed a contract with IMG Models.
The agency shared Natalia’s headshot on its official instagram page, as well as a statement from the teen.
“I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age,” the caption read. “I have a love for the industry and ever since I can remember I wanted to model. There is a lot to learn but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively.”
Natalia shared the same headshot and caption on her own Instagram page, adding: “I am beyond thrilled and honored to be a part of the IMG family!”
Vanessa — who met Kobe while working as a model in a music video when she was 17 — also posted her daughter’s new headshot on her own Instagram, writing: “I’m so happy for you! I love you Nani!”
The proud mom was congratulated by some very famous models, including Cindy Crawford and Gigi Hadid. The latter is also signed with IMG.
Natalia’s big news comes just a few weeks after her 18th birthday
Vanessa marked her daughter’s milestone birthday by posting a photo of her and Kobe holding Natalia on the Los Angeles Lakers court when she was just a baby.
In another post, Vanessa praised her eldest daughter for displaying “so much strength and grace throughout the most difficult years of our lives” after both Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash alongside seven other passengers on January 26, 2020.
“Mommy and Daddy are so proud of the young lady that you are,” she wrote. “Thank you for stepping in to help me with your little sisters.”
“You’re such an incredible big sister and a beautiful role model to so many people. Thank you for being kind, polite and gracious in everything that you do,” the caption continued. “You have no idea how happy and proud mommy and daddy are that you’re our daughter. We love you always and forever, forever and always.” Read more from Insider.
