Vanessa Bryant’s ‘Magical’ New Family Video Is Getting a Thumbs-Up From the Toughest of Critics
Vanessa Bryant whisked her daughters away to Canada (Whistler, to be exact!) for some wintry fun over the holidays, and her recent Instagram post is bringing smiles to so many faces. The philanthropist and model shared a montage from her latest breathtaking ski trip with daughters Natalia, 20, Bianka, 7, and Capri, 4 who she shared with her late husband Kobe Bryant.
In the opening shot, the four of them are bundled up and ready to hit the slope. As per usual, Natalia looks so grown up and like her mom’s twin. Then there’s a video of Bianka skiing down the hill (and nailing it), one of Capri getting lessons (and proving she’s a quick learner), and intimate photos of the family all cozied up around the lodge and in front of a Christmas tree.
“❄️⛄️❄️Whistler, Canada,” she captioned the post that has not just us — but one especially tough critic — giving it some major love.
“Cuteeee,” Natalia commented.
To some, that one word (with three extra E’s) may seem like no big deal. But all parents know how hard it is to get their kids to be OK with what photos they share with the world. Much less have them like it?! And have them publicly comment that it’s more than just “cute?!” “Cuteeee” is very high [and very spot on] praise from Natalia.
Other followers called the getaway “so magical,” “so fun,” and filled Vanessa’s comments with heart emojis.
We shouldn’t be that surprised by Natalia’s approval. She has proven time and again how loving and family-oriented she is. But a 20-year-old? Liking her mom’s post?! VB, what’s the secret?
In March 2023, Natalia spoke at the unveiling of her dad’s handprints and footprints in front of the TCL Chinese Theater. The basketball legend and his fourth daughter, Gianna, 13, tragically died in a helicopter crash that killed 9 people in 2020.
“I’m honored to be here today to recognize the man that we all knew and loved, my dad Kobe Bryant,” she said. “…Most people knew him as a basketball player or a storyteller. I got to know and love him as my dad.”
“And let me tell you,” she continued, “he’s the MVP of girl dads to say the least.”
She went on to reveal some of her most cherished memories with her dad and encouraged fans worldwide to come and step in his shoes. “We are extremely proud of you. We love you forever and always,” she said of her mom and sisters.
In a recent Elle interview, Natalia talked about how “amazing” the Bryant women are. “My family is my rock. My mom and my sisters are amazing, and I can always lean on them for support.”
We’re sure that applies both on and off the slopes.
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