Vanessa Bryant is a Philanthropist, former model, and the widow of the late Kobe Bryan. Ever since her daughter and husband died in a fiery plane crash, many people have expressed interest in learning more about the legendary Kobe Bryant’s widow.
Vanessa prefers to stay out of the public attention for most of her life, but the death of her husband and daughter has pushed her into the public spotlight. And it has garnered some attention from people wanting to know what her late husband left her with. Currently, Vanessa Bryant has an estimated net worth of $600 million.
To know more about Vanessa Bryant, her life, her marriage to Kobe, and her career, keep reading.
Vanessa Bryant Bio
Vanessa Bryant Age (in 2022): 40 years.
Vanessa Bryant Height (as reported): 5.5 ft
Vanessa Bryant Weight (as reported): 55 kg
Eye Colour: Dark
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Occupation: Philanthropist, model.
Net worth: 600 million USD
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Early Life
Vanessa Urbieta Cornejo was born in Los Angeles, the USA, on May 5, 1982, where she was raised. Vanessa’s parents got divorced when she was just a baby. She also has an elder sister, Sophie.
In 2000, She changed her name to Vanessa Laine. Her last name is taken from her step-father, Stephen Laine, before she married Kobe. Her family resided in Garden Grove, California, and she stayed with her step-grandfather Robert Laine in Huntington Beach, California. She studied at Marina High School and was a cheerleader, and was active in the high school theater club. Vanessa graduated with honors from high school in the year 2000.
Career
During Vanessa’s early career, she was a music video model. She appeared in the music videos of many famous rappers, including Snoop Dogg and Krazy Bones.
During this time, she was hired to model for one of Kobe Bryant’s music videos. And it was love at first sight!
In 2007, Vanessa and Kobe founded the VIVO Foundation, which was renamed the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation. She and her husband Kobe were founding benefactors of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Following the death of her husband and second-oldest daughter’, Vanessa changed the name of Kobe’s Mamba Sports Foundation to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation to honor her daughter. It supports child athletes who are poor.
Bryant was the president and CEO of Granity Studios. In November 2021, she received a philanthropy award.
Personal Life
Six months after they met, Vanessa and Kobe got engaged. The engagement ring given to her by Kobe included a seven-carat diamond. They got married on April 18, 2001. The very private wedding was attended by about twelve people. It was performed at the St. Edward Roman Catholic Church in California. After marriage, Vanessa Laine became Vanessa Marie Bryant. In January 2003, they welcomed their first child, Natalia.
Vanessa was a solid inspiration for her husband. In 2004, she accused player Karl Malone of making a pass at her. Karl later apologized while still denying these allegations.
In the spring of 2005, Vanessa had a miscarriage due to an ectopic pregnancy. In May 2006, she and Kobe’s second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore, was born.
Vanessa filed for divorce from Kobe, citing irreconcilable differences, on December 16, 2011. Thirteen months later, Vanessa and Kobe called off the divorce.
Vanessa gave birth to their third daughter, Bianka Bella, in December. Their fourth and last daughter was born in June 2019, named Capri Kobe.
On January 26, 2020, Vanessa lost both her husband and their daughter Gigi in the Calabasas helicopter crash.
Lifestyle
Vanessa Bryant lives in a luxurious 15,760-square-foot mansion estimated to be worth $21.3 million in Orange County, California. She owns a decent car collection. These include:
●Lamborghini Murcielago
●Land Rover Range Rover
●Cadillac Escalade
●Mercedes-AMG G63
FAQ’s
What is Vanessa Bryant’s Instagram?
Her Instagram is (@vanessabryant), having 15.8 million followers.
What is Vanessa Bryant’s ethnicity?
Vanessa was born in Los Angeles, California. However, she is a Latina of Mexican, English, Irish and German ancestry.
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