Natalia Bryant is keeping her late father, NBA icon Kobe Bryant, close to her heart as she embarks on her next chapter.
On Friday, June 4, Vanessa Bryant celebrated the 18-year-old’s latest milestone with Instagram photos documenting her high school graduation. Come the fall, Natalia will attend the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, but not before a proper send off by her loved ones.
“Daddy, Mommy, Gigi, Bianka and Capri are so proud of you @nataliabryant!!!” Vanessa captioned a photo of Natalia’s rhinestoned graduation cap.
Tracing the border of the cap is one of Kobe’s most famous quotes, which reads, “‘Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is an opportunity for me to rise.’ – Dad”
Vanessa, who tragically lost Kobe and 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant in a January 2020 helicopter crash, also shared a photo of Natalia posing with her cap and gown.
Ahead of graduation day, Vanessa took her girls to celebrate at the Disney California Adventure Park, and Natalia attended not one, but two proms.
Keep scrolling to see Natalia, and more Class of 2021 graduates in our gallery below:
InstagramVanessa and Kobe Bryant‘s daughter is set to enroll at the University of Southern California following her high school graduation.
InstagramA personalized message signed “Dad,” read, “Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is an opportunity for me to rise.”
Following her son Julian Stern‘s graduation from the University of Southern California, the Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion actress wrote on Instagram, “Happy proud HAPPY. And a little crying. By me not him..”
On Friday, May 14, Vice President Kamala Harris‘ husband celebrated his 21-year-old daughter’s graduation from Parsons School of Design. “My darling Ella, we are such proud parents!” he wrote. “We love you so much, and are very much looking forward to all you do in the future.”
The Fuller House actress marked her son Maksim‘s high school graduation on Instagram, writing, “He did it!!! Our baby @maksim.bure graduated high school from NorthStar Christian Academy! We are so happy and proud of you, son.”
In her tribute to her son Oliver, the mom acknowledged how proud his late dad Ric Ocasek would’ve been. She wrote, “This weekend, I want to send out well-wishes and congratulations to everyone whose children are taking a big step into adulthood. But my heart goes out to all of us who are attending such momentous occasions as graduations – with someone crucial missing.”
The country star cheered on his daughter Keely following her high school graduation. “Hard to believe this kid graduated from high school tonight. Really excited to see what the next chapter in life holds for her. Your future is what u make it, so go get em Keeley. We love you!” the singer shared.
“Today is one of my proudest days being a mother. @frank.catania graduated summa cum laude from Sacred Heart University,” the reality star shared. “Little Frankie, I couldn’t be more proud of all your accomplishments and the man you are becoming.”
“Congratulations again to my baby boy @shaqironeall !” the proud mom said. “High school completed, up next Texas Southern University!!! 4 Down, 1 To Go… Forever My Babies”
The proud mom celebrated her daughter’s achievement, sharing with her followers, “Carys!!! What a proud day as our daughter Carys graduates with honors for her International Baccalaureate! You rock and we love you.”