Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter Natalia Bryant signs with IMG models: ‘I’m more than happy’



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Natalia Bryant is ready for the track.

Los Angeles Lakers star’s eldest daughter Kobe Bryant and his widow Vanessa Bryant have signed with IMG Models, the agency announced on Instagram on Monday.

“I’ve always been interested in fashion from a young age,” the 18-year-old said in a statement. “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 think it’s a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively. ”

Bryant also took to social media where she shared the exciting news.

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“I am delighted and very honored to be part of the IMG family,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

Kobe Bryant, Demi Lovato (center) and Natalia Diamante Bryant attend the 'Tell Me You Love Me' World Tour at the Forum on March 2, 2018 in Inglewood, California.  Natalia, now 18, has signed with the famous agency IMG Models.

Kobe Bryant, Demi Lovato (center) and Natalia Diamante Bryant attend the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour at The Forum on March 2, 2018 in Inglewood, California. Natalia, now 18, has signed with the famous agency IMG Models.
(Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Philymack)

“I am so happy for you!” shared his mother. “I love you Nani!”

IMG is recognized for representing some of the most sought-after cover girls in the fashion industry, including sisters Hadid, Christie Brinkley, Kate Moss, Stephanie Seymour and Ashley Graham – to name a few.

Bryant celebrated his birthday last month. Vanessa revealed on Instagram that the high school student has applied to several different universities for the fall.

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“So cute,” the 38-year-old captioned a photo of Bryant wearing a New York University sweatshirt.

“NYU is one of its best schools,” Vanessa revealed. “… I’ll do my best to keep her in Cali, just like I kept her daddy here.” #CaliGirlForever.

(LR) Vanessa Laine Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant arrive at the World Premiere of Disney's 'A Wrinkle in Time' at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood CA, February 26, 2018.

(LR) Vanessa Laine Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant arrive at the World Premiere of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood CA, February 26, 2018.
(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Disney)

The Bryant family suffered a horrific loss in 2020. Kobe, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, along with six other passengers, were flying from Orange County to a youth basketball tournament at his Mamba Sports Academy in Ventura County on January 26 when the helicopter encountered heavy fog in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles. Everyone, including pilot Ara Zobayan, perished in the crash.

Kobe is survived by Vanessa and their daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.



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