Model On The Rise: Natalia Bryant Signs With IMG Models

On February 9, 2021, IMG Models announced that they're now representing Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's 18-year-old daughter Natalia.

In the announcement's caption, Natalia Bryant shared that she's always been interested in fashion and dreamt of becoming a model ever since. "There is a lot to learn but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively," she said.

IMG Models' announcement was made with a black and white photo of Natalia, photographed by Brian Bowen Smith, that showcases her natural beauty.

Natalia and her mom Vanessa reposted the announcement, with the proud mother captioning, "@nataliabryant I’m so happy for you! I love you Nani!" Natalia, on the other hand, wrote that she's "beyond thrilled and honored to be a part of the IMG family!"

Top fashion models Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, and Ashley Graham were among the first ones who commented on IMG Models' announcement and congratulated the fresh-faced Natalia.

IMG Models has two other new talents, Amanda Gorman (who recently made headlines as the youngest inaugural poet in history) and Ella Emhoff (the stepdaughter of vice president Kamala Harris).

Natalia is Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's eldest daughter. She turned 18 last January. She has three other sisters: Gianna, Bianka, and Capri. Kobe and Gianna died in a helicopter crash in January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California.

We can't wait to see her first campaign!

Lead photo from @imgmodels | Gallery photos from @nataliabryant and @vanessabryant