The presence of Kobe Bryant can be seen in his daughter’s every step. 😮😮

By 2021, she was stepping onto one of fashion’s most recognizable red carpets for the Met Gala.

In 2022, she stood beside Vanessa at the Baby2Baby Gala in a dramatic pink gown.

She also attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where her increasingly sophisticated red-carpet style became evident.

More major appearances followed in 2023.

By then, Natalia was no longer simply accompanying famous parents to events.

She had become the person photographers were waiting to capture.

Her changing hairstyles also became part of that evolution.

For a period, Natalia was recognizable for a sleek black bob that framed her face and stopped near her neck.Carpet & Carpet Tiles

Later, she appeared with dramatically longer black hair, including a half-up style at Revolve Festival.

That look was paired with a denim mini skirt, a tucked-in sweater bearing the word “GIRL,” black ankle boots, white socks and layered jewelry.

The transition from youthful appearances beside Kobe and Vanessa to runway shows and major fashion events has happened gradually.

But placing the photographs side by side makes the change striking.

By 2025, Natalia was posing confidently at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a sophisticated black dress.

And now, in 2026, the 23-year-old arriving at the US Open appears completely comfortable in front of the cameras.

That may explain why her latest appearance generated such an immediate reaction.