On Tuesday, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s daughter, Natalia Bryant, wished her mom a happy birthday with a touching tribute.
Sharing a sweet throwback photo of herself as a toddler swaddled in Vanessa’s arms to her Instagram story, she wrote, “Happy Birthday Mommy.”
In the photo, Vanessa dons a vintage LA Lakers fitted jersey, while Natalia rocks a fluffy pink headband and a yellow flower dress.
At 22, Natalia is the eldest of the couple’s four daughters, including, Bianka, 8, Capri, 5, and Gianna, who was just 13 years old when she and her father, NBA legend Kobe Bryant were killed, along with seven others after their helicopter went down over Calabasas, California, on Jan 26, 2020.
An accomplished volleyball player in high school, Natalia now attends the University of Southern California where she’s studying film and media.
In 2021, she signed with IMG Models and has appeared in various campaigns and magazine features.
Born on May 5, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, Vanessa, who turns 43 today, has become a symbol of resilience and inspiration as she continues to lead the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, supporting young athletes and preserving Kobe and Gianna’s legacy.
Vanessa’s Instagram account often highlights her close-knit family moments and tributes to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter, Gianna.
Just days ago, Vanessa offered a birthday tribute on Instagram to, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, who would’ve turned 19 on May 1, writing, “Happy birthday, Gigi! Mommy loves and misses you more than I could ever express. I love you Gianna.”
