Taylor Swift returned to social media to support Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia, who recently graduated from the University of Southern California. On Sunday, Natalia appeared in a TikTok video lip-syncing to Swift’s song “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version)” alongside three friends. The college graduates, all dressed in white mini-dresses with red-and-gold commencement stoles, mouthed the lyrics, “How can a person know everything at 18 but nothing at 22?
And will you still want me when I’m nothing new?”
Swift’s support came in the form of “liking” Natalia’s graduation video, which sent Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, into a frenzy. “TAYLOR LIKED IT, this is such a cute sign of life,” one fan commented, while another gushed, “MOTHER IS ACTIVE AGAIN.”
Other followers expressed their excitement, with one writing, “I missed Taylor liking TikToks,” accompanied by crying emojis, and another enthusiastically saying, “Omg Taylor might be back.”
Despite the excitement over Swift’s online interaction, Natalia’s academic achievement remained the focal point with numerous fans offering congratulations.
Natalia’s milestone supported by Swift
“GraduATE GIRL,” one follower wrote, while another posted, “Congratulations, you did that.”
“Congrats beautiful! We’re all rooting for you, always! Beyond proud and can’t wait for you to light up the world,” another shared. Swift’s interaction is notable as she has been maintaining a low profile since the end of her Eras Tour in December 2024 and following boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl loss in February. Natalia is the first daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant.
She had previously appeared at Swift’s Los Angeles Eras Tour stop in August 2023 with her family, where Swift gifted Natalia’s sister Capri her “22” hat and hugged her onstage. Swift returned to public attention recently with the announcement of her re-recording of the “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” album, the first track of which was revealed during Season 6 of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
This heartwarming social media moment has not only energized Swift’s fan base but also highlighted the ongoing admiration and support among high-profile celebrities and the Bryant family.
