Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Daughter Natalia's Milestone 21st Birthday with Ciara, Russell Wilson and More

The eldest daughter of Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant turned 21 on Friday

Natalia Bryant rang the bell at the age of 21 surrounded by her loved ones.

The eldest daughter of Vanessa and Kobe Bryant celebrated her birthday on Friday with a star-studded party attended by various famous friends.

Guests at the ceremony included Ciara, Russell Wilson, Winnie Harlow and Kelly Rowland.

Vanessa, 41, posted a slideshow on her Instagram showing some of the amazing photos taken in the black and white photo booth on the night, including a sweet shot of Ciara, Rowland, Vanessa and Natalia, as well as a photo of the birthday girl with Pau Gasol, her late father’s former teammate .

Natalia also posed in a photo booth with Gasol’s wife, Cat Gasol and Sabrina Ioenescu. In another shot, she and Inoescu shared a sweet hug as they smiled for the camera.

Ciara, 38, Wilson, 35, and Natalia also posed together for a fun photo, with the Denver Broncos quarterback holding up a 2 while the singer held up a 1 to commemorate Natalia’s birthday.

The models also gathered for a photo shoot, while Natalia and Harlow (29) struck a pose in the photo booth. For the event, Natalia wore a red AREA mini dress that was accented with two sparkling red hearts and ruffles.

Natalia Bryant shares a solo video from her 21st birthday party.

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“Some cute pictures from last night ❤️📸 21! 🎉🎂🥰😘 @nataliabryant 🥂,” Vanessa captioned her post, while several guests shared their love in the comments.

“Loved celebrating you @nataliabryant 🤍🫶🏾 hbd gorgeous!” Harlow wrote.

Ciara commented: “The Big 21!! We love you so much Nani Boo! ❤️❤️.”

Natalia’s close friend, Aoki Lee Simmons, also commented, writing: “Happy birthday Nana!!! @nataliabryant ❤️❤️❤️ we can go out now!! 🥂.”

Natalia also shared a solo picture of herself from the night, as she posed in a vintage-style photo booth with a big smile on her face. “NDB 21🍸,” she captioned the post, with stars like Michael B. Jordan, Iris Apatow and Lily Aldridge sharing their birthday wishes in the comments.

Vanessa Bryant and Natalia Bryant celebrate her 21st birthday.

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Ahead of the 21-year-old’s star-studded party on Friday night, her mum paid tribute to her eldest daughter with a sweet Instagram post.

“Happy birthday 21st birthday @nataliabryant!!! We love you so much!!!!” Vanessa wrote alongside a video montage that included various photos of Natalia from when she was a child to now, with her siblings and late father Kobe, while a version of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” played.

“You are what every parent hopes and prays for. You are such a beautiful, strong, smart, loving young woman with the kindest soul and I am so proud to be your mom! I love you mom! ❤️😘🎂🎉❤️,” Vanessa added.

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The proud mom also celebrated Natalia with an Instagram Story post that paid tribute to Kobe, who died in a helicopter crash along with their daughter Gianna in 2020.

She reposted a photo of the Lakers player sitting courtside wearing the hospital bracelet Natalija received the day she was born, while the song “My Girl” by The Temptations played.

“❤️Best Girl Daddy ❤️,” Vanessa mentioned the late basketball star in the caption.

“One day after Natalia Bryant was born, Kobe wore his hospital ID bracelet throughout a Lakes game💜,” reads a separate caption, from Kobe Highlights & Motivation, via the post.

“Happy birthday,” Vanessa added in the form of a sticker, tagging Natalia at the end.

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