Vanessa Bryant grew emotional seeing Taylor Swift pay homage to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, in her Eras Tour docuseries. She quickly took to social media to show her appreciation to the record-breaking pop artist.
Swift’s recent docuseries End Of An Era showed a lot of behind-the-scenes footage and gave fans a big glimpse of the 14-time Grammy award-winning singer. Disney+ has been releasing the episodes, and the fans have been praising it for the authentic look into Swift’s artistry. The final episode of the series showcased a special tribute from Swift to Kobe Bryant.
The acclaimed singer-songwriter wore a blue Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation crewneck as a tribute to the late NBA legend in a scene from the episode. Bryant’s widow was incredibly moved to see this visual and shared a screengrab over on her Instagram story to show her support.
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What a gift. We love you @taylorswift!!!!!!”
Kobe Bryant Admitted To Being A Fan Of Taylor Swift
Kobe Bryant had openly shown his Swiftie status to the world. The Lakers icon had met up with Taylor Swift a few times and showed her love on several occasions.
Bryant had even spoken about his admiration for the ‘All Too Well’ singer in a few interviews as well. During an appearance back in 2019 on the Jordan Harbinger show, the NBA Legend admitted he loves listening to Swift’s songs in the car.
‘I think it’s important to listen to people who do great things,’ Kobe Bryant said. It’s not genre specific, but Taylor’s been at the top of the game for a very, very long time. How? And why?’ he asked.
Bryant even honored her back in 2015 during her 1989 World Tour for breaking the record for having the most shows at the Staples Center. It’s clear his appreciation left a lasting impact on Swift, and she still carries that love even now after all these years.
Swift Remains Close With The Bryant Family
Taylor Swift manages to still stay in touch with the Bryant family, with her and Vanessa Bryant being good friends. Vanessa even shared photos of her daughter Bianka’s dream encounter with Swift as the latter hugged her from the stage and gave her a black cap as a souvenir.
The ‘Love Story’ singer treats the family as one of her own and never fails to show them her love. This wholesome sight is deeply appreciated by her fans and makes her one of the most generous celebrities working in the music industry.
Published: Jan 2, 2026 01:17 pm