Vanessa Laine Bryant Bio, Wiki

Vanessa Laine Bryant is a former American model and video vixen who is best known for being the wife of the late NBA star, Kobe Bryant, who died on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash.

Her husband, Kobe Bryant, was an American professional basketball player who played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships. He was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive team, and was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2008. Bryant was widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Education

Laine Bryant graduated from St. Boniface Parochial School in 1996. While at St. Boniface Parochial School, Vanessa used to be a cheerleader. Laine Bryant then attended Marina High School and graduated with honors in 2000.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Age

Laine Bryant was born Vanessa Cornejo Urbieta on May 5, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is 41 years old.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Height

Laine Bryant stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Family

Laine Bryant is the daughter of Sofia Laine and Stephen Laine. Her father is Mexican and her mother Irish. Her parents divorced when she was a baby and was raised by her mom and stepdad. Vanessa is the stepdaughter of Stephen Laine and sister to Sophie Laine.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Husband

Laine Bryant was married to Kobe Bryant from April 18, 2001, till the time of his death on January 26, 2020. The two met in November 1999, when she was 17, while she was working as a background dancer in the video G’d Up from the rap group Tha Eastsidaz.

They tied the knot on April 18, 2001, 23, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. There were only about 12 guests at their wedding. Neither Kobe’s parents, his two sisters, his longtime adviser and agent Arn Tellem, nor Kobe’s teammates attended the wedding.

On December 16, 2011, Laine Bryant believed filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years Kobe Bryant citing irreconcilable differences and requested joint custody of her daughters. On January 11, 2013, the couple announced via social media that they had called off their divorce.

Vanessa Laine Bryant New Boyfriend/ Is Vanessa Laine Bryant in A New Relationship?

Information regarding whether Laine is in a relationship is not available to the public. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public. Further, on 19th April 2023, she posted a picture of her Kobe and wrote, “Happy anniversary baby. I love you” with the hashtag #22.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Children

Laine Bryant and her husband were blessed with four daughters; Natalia Diamante Bryant born on January 19, 2003, late Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant born on May 1, 2006, Bianka Bella Bryant born on December 5, 2016, and Capri Kobe Bryant born on June 20, 2019. Natalia is 21 years old, Bianka is 7 years old and Capri is 4 years old.

Her daughter, Gianna AKA Gigi, has her father’s basketball chops. She has shown her father’s athletic talent from a young age. With her father constantly present and cheering her on from the sidelines, she attracted online attention for her Mamba-like moves, though she’s only 13 years old. In 2005, Vanessa suffered a miscarriage due to a reported ectopic pregnancy. Her daughter, Gianna, died on January 26, 2020, together with her father.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Net Worth

Bryant has an estimated net worth of $75 million which she has earned through her successful career as a model, vixen, and businesswoman.

Vanessa Laine Bryant Husband’s Death | Kobe Bryant Dead

Laine Bryant’s husband, Kobe Bryant, died on January 26, 2020, at the age of 41. Kobe and four others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti released a statement on Kobe Bryant’s death:

“Kobe Bryant was a giant who inspired, amazed, and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court — and awed us with his intellect and humility as a father, husband, creative genius, and ambassador for the game he loved. He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes. This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe’s entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief,” Garcetti said.

President Trump called the death of Kobe Bryant “terrible news” today in a tweet.

Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Bryant.