Natalia Bryant, second from right, attends a film premiere with parents Vanessa and Kobe and sister Gianna in February 2018. (Photo: Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic)
Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, and his widow Vanessa are ready for the runway.
IMG Models announced on Monday that it now represents the teenager, who turned 18 last month.
Natalia issued a brief statement with the news: “I have always been interested in fashion from a young age,” she said. “I have a love for the industry and since I can remember, I wanted to model. There’s a lot to learn, but I feel it’s a great opportunity for me to learn creatively and express myself.”
Her mother, who was herself a former model, posted the news. “I’m so happy for you! I love you Nani,” she wrote.
Natalia is the older sister of Gianna – who passed away with the NBA star in January 2020 – and the youngest daughters of the Los Angeles Laker star, 4-year-old Bianka, and Capri, who is 1.
Although she has just started her career, Natalia already has 2.3 million followers on Instagram. Her photos so far have mostly been photos with her family members, including tributes to Kobe and Gianna. Her mother said the high school senior is waiting in the fall for decisions on her applications at several different universities.
Just last month, IMG landed another well-known client when the company announced that it had signed Ella Emhoff, the 21-year-old stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the daughter of second lord Douglas Emhoff. This announcement follows Ella’s effervescent appearance during the presidential inauguration.
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