Natalia Bryant Is a Bona Fide Model on the Cover of Teen Vogue!

Natalia Bryant is front and center on the cover of Teen Vogue!

On Tuesday, the teen fashion magazine announced that the eldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant is their September cover star in a spread shot by photographer Raven B. Varona.

In her pictures, the 18-year-old — who recently began her freshman year at the University of Southern California — wears high-end designs styled by Solange Franklin Reed.

In an interview conducted by Danyel Smith, Natalia opens up about her father — who on January 26, 2020, passed away in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter and Natalia’s sister Gianna, 13.

“I love talking about my dad. It’s bittersweet, but I enjoy talking about him more than it’s sad for me,” Natalia said.

With regard to how her family is doing after the tragedy, she revealed, “You do the best that you can. [For] my little sisters [we’re] trying to keep that memory for them. And also just trying to remember to live out every day the way they would,” referencing her sisters, Bianka, 4½ and Capri, 2.

Speaking of her family, Natalia admits that they take precedence in her life over dating and relationships.

“We’ve always been very busy… I’ve always been close to my family,” she said. “I don’t want to remember high school as dating some guy that I’m most likely going to be hating next [year]. ... Everybody’s had crushes. [But] No. No room for dating.”

Back in February, Women’s Wear Daily reported that IMG Models signed Natalia and will represent her in beauty and fashion.

“I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age,” Natalia said in a statement provided to the outlet. “I have a love for the industry, and ever since I can remember, I wanted to model. There is a lot to learn, but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively.”

“Natalia has such a bright future ahead of her, and we were taken aback by her beauty, talent and drive from our first encounter,” said IMG Models’ senior vice president Maja Chiesi. “We’re honored to partner with Natalia in shaping her career in fashion and beauty, and we look forward to connecting her with fresh, exciting opportunities that showcase her multifaceted personality and look.”

Last month, when Vanessa dropped Natalia off at college, she admitted that she totally bawled her eyes out afterward!

“Today was rough. (This was before the tears came down). Missing [two-fingers emoji] forever. I love you @nataliabryant BE EPIC and FIGHT ON,” she wrote in the caption.