They are bringing Black girl magic to USC!
Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter, and movie star Storm Reid have been accepted to the University of Southern California, according to their social media.
Vanessa Bryant posted a video of the 18-year-old model excitedly shouting, “I got in,” while wearing a USC sweatshirt. The proud mother wrote in her caption, “Tears of joy. I’m SO happy for you, Nani! I know daddy is so PROUD OF YOU. I am so PROUD OF YOU!! Your hard work and dedication was so worth it.”
To celebrate, her mother surprised the IMG model with special presents including signature Kobe sneakers.
The same day, Reid posted the emotional moment when she opened her acceptance letter online. She teared up with nerves as she signed in to find out her fate while her loved ones cheered her on via Facetime. She had people celebrating her in the comments. Oprah wrote, “College? Already?!! Feels like just the other day I was Mrs. Whichin’ it with you, and you were 13! O well, guess that was just a wrinkle in time. Congratulations, dear one. USC, you will bless that campus.”
The internet has surrounded both girls with love as they step into this next phase of life.
Congrats!!! Welcome to the Trojan fam ❤️💛
— Joy C. Mitchell (@joycmitch) March 31, 2021
Seeing Natalia Bryant happy to have gotten into USC & the excitement & joy on her face; makes me smile. I truly wish Kobe & Gigi where here to share in these moments with Vanessa & the girls. I will always honor their memory 🙏🏾
— (Raquel) KOBE 🖤🐍 (@SOULbeautifulme) March 30, 2021
It was really sweet seeing how excited both Storm Reid and Natalia Bryant were over their USC acceptances. 🥺
— Amanda (@_MandaaaS) March 31, 2021
Storm Reid and Natalia Bryant getting into USC brings me so much joy🥺🥰
— amor. amor. amor. 💵💋🙊 (@_qveenbee__) March 31, 2021
I literally cried at the fact the Natalia Bryant got into her dream school! She has suffered unimaginable pain and still persevered! Like YES!! 👏🏾👏🏾🥺
— Lay..🤍 (@laylssss) March 31, 2021
i’m so proud of storm reid and natalia bryant for getting into usc why tf am i on the verge of tears😭😭😭
— ALEXÖSˣ 🧡✨🦋🐲 ➐ (@Alexischangg) March 31, 2021
Natalia Bryant is a Trojan. I know pops is smiling and happy.
— Ry (@JustRyCole) March 30, 2021
We are so proud of both of you! Congratulations!
Photo Credit: Natalia Bryant and Storm Reid Instagram