Trinity Rodman and Natalia Bryant Make Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Debut

Soccer star Trinity Rodman and Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, made their debuts at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Sunday. The event, part of the 2026 edition of the show, featured a star-studded lineup including established models such as Adriana Lima, Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, and Ashley Graham. IMAGE1

Rodman, who is the daughter of NBA icon Dennis Rodman, described the experience as a "full circle moment," noting her long-standing friendship with Bryant. "Natalia Bryant, me and her have known each other since we were little kids, like four or five years old," Rodman shared. "To have a familiar face was really nice."

For her runway walk, Rodman wore a sequined micro shorts set with a cropped vest top, revealing a glittering bra underneath. "I feel empowered. I feel confident. I feel girly. It's nice," she told Entertainment Tonight. IMAGE2

Rodman admitted to feeling more nervous for the fashion show than for a World Cup game. "It's very nerve-wracking," she said. She chose to wear her dark brown hair in tight ringlet curls, embracing what she described as her natural texture for the first time on such a public platform. "I think this is probably the first time I'm wearing my hair natural, so I'm really excited to do that and just embrace who I am."

Rodman's participation in the show came shortly after clinching a playoff spot for her Washington Spirit team in the National Women's Soccer League and playing in two friendly matches for the United States Women's National Team. Her personal style, she told Vogue, is "very loud, colorful and creative."

Bryant, whose father tragically died in a 2020 helicopter crash along with her sister Gianna, wore a black "Pink" logo bra with a bright pink cropped top, embellished jeans, and large heart-shaped earrings. She accessorized with a sparkling handbag and a bow headband, walking the stage with a smile as the group Katseye performed. IMAGE5

Bryant, a USC graduate, has prior modeling experience. She signed with IMG Models in 2021 and made her runway debut at Milan Fashion Week in 2023 for Versace. IMAGE3

She previously told Page Six that making her Victoria's Secret debut was a lifelong ambition. "I used to watch the show every year — since I was a little girl," Bryant said. "I had the shows on repeat, really trying to get into that mindset. And it's crazy, because now I'm in the room with some of the OGs. Angels are among us!"

To prepare for the show, Bryant engaged in yoga and stretching, listening to a mix of artists including Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, and Tate McRae. IMAGE7 IMAGE4 IMAGE6