Natalia Bryant Graduates Cum Laude from College, Mom Vanessa Bryant Celebrates

It’s been five years since a tragic helicopter crash claimed the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others.

But his surviving family has been honoring his legacy with their achievements since his passing and his eldest daughter Natalia just made a big one that everyone is celebrating.

This week, Natalia Bryant graduated from the University of Southern California. She graduated cum laude from the School of Cinematic Arts as a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

On her graduation sash, Natalia Bryant paid homage to her late father with a golden version of her father’s iconic logo.

Everyone on social media has been proud of her and many have said that both Kobe and her younger sister would be proud of her:

“Her Dad and Sister in heaven right now looking down at her with a smile on their faces,” one user wrote on X.

“I know her Dad is so happy for her and smiling down from Heaven,” wrote another.

“Super excited for her!! Congrats Natalia.. yo Dad & sister is totally smiling from heaven seeing this!! Keep going young Queen. The world is yours!” a third wrote.

“And she graduated cum laude!!! Awesome news! So happy for her! Congratulations sweet pea.”

“Damn, Cum Laude, just like her father! Nothing but the best, Natalia is goated tho! Kobe and Gigi are so proud!”

“Such a proud moment for Natalia! Kobe would be beaming with pride. It’s inspiring to see her continue to shine and carry on that incredible legacy. Wishing her all the best in her next chapter!”

Natalia Bryant

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 16: Natalia Bryant watching Los Angeles Kings game during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Crypto.com Arena on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Natalia Bryant hasn’t followed in her father’s basketball footsteps per se, but she has remained an active part of her family’s Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

Going to college is a part of what the foundation does, as just a few weeks ago the organization gave out multiple scholarships to

“Today on Gianna’s birthday, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Gianna Bryant Scholarship Award! With the support of the Variety Boys and Girls Club in Boyle Heights @varietybgc , we’ve selected exceptional young people who embody Gigi’s Mamba Mentality through their resilience, commitment to equal opportunities, and ability to inspire others 💜🦋,” the foundation wrote a few weeks ago in a video.

“To our recipients, you are representatives of Gianna’s vision – to create a world where young people have every opportunity to follow their dreams regardless of gender or the pressures and expectations we receive from society. Sending all our love to you and your bright futures ahead.

“We look forward to awarding more scholarships in the near future.”

And we look forward to seeing what Natalia does

now that she’s done with college.