Vanessa Bryant is feeling deeply touched after noticing a meaningful tribute from Taylor Swift who paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna.
The emotional moment came when the Grammy-winning singer appeared in her documentary The end of an era wearing a sweatshirt representing the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, an organization created in memory of Kobe and Gianna following their tragic deaths in 2020.
The subtle but powerful gesture didn’t go unnoticed by Bryant, who took to Instagram to express his gratitude.
Sharing a screenshot of Swift wearing the blue crew neck, Vanessa wrote: “What a gift”, adding: “We love you @taylorswift!!!!”
She then posted another image showing the documentary playing on her screen, tagging the singer again and thanking her for the meaningful nod.
The moment carried added emotional weight given the longtime connection between the Bryant family and the global pop star.
Vanessa, who shares daughters Natalia, 22, Bianka, 9, and Capri, 6, with her late husband, has spoken openly about the importance of Taylor’s music to their family.
Kobe himself was known to be a devoted fan, often listening to his songs with his daughters and speaking publicly about his admiration for his work and longevity in the industry.
This connection was especially visible during the Taylor’s Eras tour stop in Los Angeles, where the Bryant family was on hand to pay tribute.
Vanessa and her daughters wore denim jackets in Kobe’s honor, including one embroidered with lyrics from Taylor’s song The wildest dreams.
Bianka also received the singer’s iconic “22” hat during the show, a moment that quickly went viral.
Seeing Swift quietly honor the legacy of Mamba and Mambacita through her documentary clearly struck a chord with Vanessa.
For her, it was another reminder that Kobe and Gianna’s impact continues to be felt, not only in sports, but in the hearts of the people who admired and loved them.
