#GirlDad Trends On Social Media In Honor Of Kobe Bryant
Jan 29, 2020, 12:16 PM | Updated: 2:32 pm
: Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, attend the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The thing Kobe Bryant was most vocally proud of was being a father to his four daughters. Following his tragic death – #GirlDad is trending on Instagram and Twitter.
Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed Sunday morning in a helicopter crash.
The trend was started by ESPN’s Elle Duncan who shared a story of a time she was pregnant with a girl and Bryant told her, “I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.”
"I would have 5 more girls if I could. I'm a girl dad."@elleduncanESPN's story about how much Kobe loved his daughters is something special. pic.twitter.com/1KJx17QRjY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 28, 2020
Countless people, including athletes and celebrities, have jumped on the trend.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback posted this to his Instagram simply saying, “#girldad.”
Coaches also jumped on the trend.
Blessed & Highly Favored!
Im a #GirlDad pic.twitter.com/LWIE5XjAGM— Chip Viney (@OU_CoachViney) January 29, 2020
It’s hard not to smile as you scroll through and see all of the love dads are showing to their daughters.
What being a #GirlDad means to @saquon pic.twitter.com/UUdiX80T2D
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) January 29, 2020
“She’s my everything, she’s my world,” said New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley in a video posted to @NFLGameDay on Twitter.
Here are some of the other touching posts associated with the trend.
If you want to join in, it’s simple find your favorite photo of you and your daughter and use #GirlDad.
Being a #GirlDad is a beautiful thing ♥️ Tag your favorite girl dad and show them some love today! 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/5DYyQ9kdsg
— BET (@BET) January 29, 2020
I am proud and honored to be a #GirlDad!❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/y6oe5VAIhz
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) January 29, 2020
What a wonderful, unforeseen result from tragedy. I’ve enjoyed seeing the love between all you dads and your daughters. #GirlDad pic.twitter.com/X92xuRXG6s
— ʜᴇᴍᴀ ʜᴇɪᴍᴜʟɪ ᴊʀ. (@x_hems) January 29, 2020
Joining other dads who are celebrating the joy daughters bring to our lives. #girldad pic.twitter.com/DwWUNTxzcU
— Herb Vincent (@SECherbvin) January 29, 2020
Some of my proudest moments in life are because I’m a #GirlDad. Certainly not just for soccer, but since I mainly do sports takes here, I’ll stay on-brand. pic.twitter.com/vkwV0yJVmF
— Nate Dowdle (@NateDowdle) January 29, 2020
#girldad pic.twitter.com/fuvZSscGjl
— Sam Farnsworth (@SFarnsworthKSL) January 28, 2020
Belated… but I’m all in @elleduncanESPN.#GirlDad pic.twitter.com/7eZf51IWzw
— Spencer Linton (@Spencer_Linton) January 29, 2020
Nothing better than being a #girldad pic.twitter.com/SBbZEWMJB0
— GeorgeStephanopoulos (@GStephanopoulos) January 29, 2020
My baby Reign ♥️♥️♥️ #girldad pic.twitter.com/Mj7HDmMRkJ
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) January 28, 2020
