Vanessa Bryant and her daughters Natalia, 20, and Bianka,6½, Capri,4, experienced a magical evening as they joined thousands of other Swifties at SoFi Stadium on Thursday for Taylor Swift’s first of six sold-out concerts. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the heartwarming moment when Taylor shared a special hug with Bianka, the daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant.
During the “Eras” Tour stop in Los Angeles, Taylor picked Bianka out of the excited crowd and brought her up to the stage. This sweet gesture has become a tradition for the singer during her performances of the song “22.” Each time she sings it, she gifts her iconic “Red” hat to a lucky fan, and this time, it was Bianka who received the cherished hat along with a warm hug from Taylor Swift herself.
The touching encounter didn’t go unnoticed, as Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to share a photo of the heartwarming moment. The snap showed Swift’s genuine affection for Bianka as she hugged her, creating an unforgettable memory for the young fan.
“We love you @taylorswift ,” Vanessa captioned her post.
Vanessa took to her Instagram Story and shared more photos from the event. One of the pictures captured the mom of four posing with Natalia and Bianka.
In another photo, she proudly showcased the denim jacket she wore to the concert. On it was emblazoned the word “Swiftie” and featured a photo of Swift and Kobe onstage together back in 2015, immortalizing the special moment shared between the two icons. Additionally, the jacket featured a touching tribute to Vanessa’s daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, with a patch that read “Say You’ll Remember Me.”
Tragically, Gianna passed away in a January 2020 helicopter crash at the age of 13 alongside her dad, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, and seven others.
