Model
Vanessa Bryant
Vanessa Bryant is a businesswoman, model and philanthropist, most known for being the wife of Kobe Bryant; she founded their shared foundation to provide scholarships to minority college students.
About
Vanessa Bryant is an American model and philanthropist. She is best known for her many years as the wife of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant. She has also made significant charitable contributions to organizations such as the Native American College Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Vanessa Bryant Timeline
1982
Vanessa Bryant is Born
On May 5, 1982, Vanessa Bryant was born in Huntington Beach, California, United States.
1999
Meets Kobe Bryant
Vanessa Laine met Kobe Bryant during a music video shoot where she was working as a model.
2001
Marries Kobe Bryant
Vanessa and Kobe got married in April 2001, starting their life together.
2003
Becomes a Mother
Vanessa Bryant gave birth to her first daughter, Natalia Diamante Bryant, in January 2003.
2006
Second Daughter is Born
Their second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, was born in May 2006.
2011
Files for Divorce
Vanessa filed for divorce from Kobe Bryant in December 2011 but they later reconciled in 2013.
2020
Loses Husband and Daughter
Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, in January 2020.
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Vanessa Bryant is an American former model born on May 5, 1982 and is currently 41 years old. She was married to basketball legend Kobe Bryant and is best known for her philanthropy works and humanitarian efforts.