Natalia, the daughter of Kobe Bryant, has carried on her father’s heritage, just like her husband Vanessa and their other kids have. She is currently pursuing her studies at USC and wants to make sure that her father’s well-known “Mamba Mentality” is remembered.She discussed the ‘Mamba Mentality’ in an Elle interview, noting that it’s probably not the same as the competitive mindset that many people identify with Bryant.
The goal of the mamba mindset is to always strive to be the best version of oneself. It’s always about putting yourself forward, despite the clamor. I want to ensure that mindset endures because it’s really simple to give up on oneself when things get tough.
In an Instagram post shared a day after her first prom experience, Vanessa explained that Natalia had missed Saturday’s induction ceremony (where her late dad was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame) because her senior prom fell on the same night.
While Natalia joined her mom the day prior in receiving Kobe’s Hall of Fame jacket and ring during the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala, Vanessa didn’t want her daughter to “miss out” on a “once in a lifetime” experience. So, they figured out a plan to get her home just in time for the big night.
“You have to remind yourself that with positivity and resilience, you can do anything.”
In addition to her academic career at USC, Natalia has a budding career as a model. In September, she made her debut on the runway at Milan Fashion Week. The appearance was then followed up by another runway appearance for Boss.
Natalia posted an Instagram Reel captioned “promx2” where she filmed herself in casual clothing before switching into her glam prom look: a floral-print fit-and-flare Dolce & Gabbana dress.
Natalia wore her hair blown out in a sleek, straight center-parted style and complemented the colorful confection with some dark, smoky eyeshadow and false lashes.
“Yassss Nani Boo! So pretty 🥰,” singer Ciara (and Bryant family friend) commented.
