Five years after the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his widow, Vanessa Bryant continues to honor his memory while raising their three daughters. Recently, rumors began circulating online suggesting that Vanessa might be pregnant after some photos of her in loose-fitting outfits went viral. Some media linked her to basketball player, Jaylen Brown.
However, Vanessa handled the speculation in a classy way, much like Rihanna. She shared her memes without addressing the gossip directly, hinting that she didn’t like the unwanted drama. Amid this, let’s take a look at how she built and saved her family with Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant fell in love with Vanessa at first sight
The love story of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant began in 1999. They first met in November 1999 on the set of a music video, where Vanessa was a 17-year-old backup dancer and Kobe, 20, was a rising star in the NBA. They immediately developed a connection, and after just six months of dating, they got engaged. Kobe and Vanessa tied the knot in a private ceremony on April 18, 2001, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. The wedding was intimate, attended by only 12 guests. As per a report by The Knot, Kobe’s parents were absent due to initial disapproval of Vanessa. Recalling the meeting, Kobe once told MTV News:
