Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Shares Why She's a True Swiftie But Did Not Give Taylor Swift a Friendship Bracelet

Natalia Bryant's got her parents' looks, talents, and love for Taylor Swift.

In fact, it appears that the 21-year-old's admiration for the "Anti-Hero" singer's song originated with both her father, Kobe Bryant, and mother, Vanessa Bryant.

"Both my parents, absolutely," Natalia exclusively told E! News' The Rundown host Erin Lim Rhodes of where her Swfitie love comes from during the 2024 Revolve Festival April 13.

She shared that she also has a shirt from Taylor Swift's first ever concert, which is nearly two decades ago.

"I actually found my original concert t-shirt from Taylor Swift's like first concert. I still have it."

Regarding whether or not she was able to offer Taylor a friendship bracelet the last time she visited the Grammy winner, Natalia acknowledged that she made a mistake and was not able to do so. "I didn't!" she said. "I wish, I fumbled."

She had previously shared a video of herself creating the now-iconic Eras Tour item before attending one of the concerts in August.

One can recall how supportive Kobe Bryant was of Taylor Swift's career, and how there was a true friendship between the two before the athlete's passing.

Even though Swift and Kobe Bryant are an unusual friendship, they were acquainted for many years before to his untimely death in 2020. Swift has remained close to his family ever since.

A history of their heartwarming connection and some of the singer's most memorable interactions with the Bryant family may be found here. Kobe Bryant surprised everyone in 2015 by showing up unexpectedly at one of Swift's Los Angeles shows.

The singer became the first artist to receive this honor after performing to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center 16 times, according to NBC Sports. Joining the performer on stage, Kobe Bryant clarified that the number 16 also represented the number of titles the Los Angeles Lakers held at the time.

When Swift thanked Kobe Bryant via Twitter, now X, the pro replied with, "My pleasure @taylorswift13 Keep breaking records and changing lives."

At the time, the NBA legend even shared a photo from the special moment on Instagram, and then wrote a very touching caption: "Friends hang from time to time but banners hang forever."

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