Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant and daughter Natalia at the Hollywood premiere ofA Wrinkle in Timeon Feb. 26, 2018.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Vanessa Bryantis celebrating her daughterNatalia Bryant’s return to campus.
The oldest daughter of Vanessa and the lateKobe Bryantis currently attending the University of Southern California, and had her first day back following the summer break.
Making sure Natalia, 20, felt the love and pride of her father, Vanessa, 41, sent her daughter flowers that were signed as coming from Kobe.
In the photo Natalia posted toher Instagram StoryMonday night, bright roses in orange, yellow and pink gracefully surrounded the letter.
“Happy first day of school! Love you always, Daddy,” the card read.
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Natalia Bryant’s flowers for her first day of school.Vanessa Bryant Instagram
Vanessa Bryant Instagram
Atop her snap of the beautiful flower arrangement, Natalia wrote, “First day of school always,@kobebryant.”
“Thank you, Mommy@vanessabryant,” the new college junior added on her photo,which was re-postedto Vanessa’s Instagram Story.
Natalia alsoposted a mirror selfieof her smiling at her phone, while sporting a long-sleeved top with ripped blue jeans.
“First day of grade 15,” she captioned the snap.
In January 2020, Natalia’s father died in a tragic helicopter crash,alongside his 13-year-old daughter Giannaand seven other people.
Along with Natalia and the late Gianna, Vanessa and Kobe are also parents to daughtersCapri Kobe, 4, andBianka Bella, 6.
“The Halo concept will be an annual release that will honor and celebrate this special date,” Nike wrote on theirwebsite.
A black-and-whiteteaser clip of the sneakerwas also showcased on Vanessa’s Instagram. “Kobe 8 ‘Halo’ 8.23.23 🤍 This will be one of many Kobe 8 ‘Halo’ styles coming soon🤍, “ she wrote in the caption.
source: people.com
