The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show brought a distinct sports connection to the runway.
Notably, model Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, NWSL player Trinity Rodman, daughter of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, and Presley Kiffin, daughter of LSU’s football coach Lane Kiffin, all made their first appearances on the VS runway this past Sunday in Los Angeles.
Each of them showcased designs from the brand’s VS Pink line.
For Natalia and Trinity, the event was particularly special. They’ve been friends since childhood, having met when their fathers were teammates on the Lakers in 1999. “We’ve known each other since we were, like, 4 or 5 years old,” Trinity reflected while backstage with Natalia. Trinity, who recently celebrated a gold medal win with the U.S. women’s national soccer team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, shared a moment of nostalgia.
Natalia joined IMG Models in February 2021 and has previously walked for well-known fashion labels like Versace, Boss, and Off-White.
On the other hand, Trinity, who is a forward for the Washington Spirit, is keeping busy with her current NWSL season.
Meanwhile, Presley, who plays volleyball at USC, was seen smiling and sharing the spotlight with Jordan Leftwich, a model and actress, both of them backstage wearing their VS Pink robes, as shown in a video shared on Instagram by VS Pink.
Layla Kiffin, Presley’s mom, proudly posted a video of her daughter strutting down the runway. “You rocked it, Pres!” she cheered.
Also attending the show was Livvy Dunne, a Sports Illustrated Model who won a championship with the LSU women’s gymnastics team in 2024, alongside supermodel Olivia Ponton, who is dating Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
