| The wife of famous NBA player Kabe Bryant Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Vanessa Laine Bryant (née Vanessa Cornejo Urbieta) was born on May 5, , in California. Her parents, who were of Mexican descent, divorced when she was young, leaving Vanessa deeply affected. She remained with her mother until , when her mother remarried. At this time, Vanessa legally changed her surname to Laine, despite feeling unsupported by her stepfather.
Following her high school graduation from St. Boniface Parochial School in , Vanessa attempted to enroll in Marina High School but was unsuccessful. She later worked at LoanToolbox & Peter Corp. As a teenager, Vanessa briefly worked as a background dancer for the rap group Tha Eastsidaz.
In November , Vanessa met Kobe Bryant at the age of The couple began dating, and on April 18, , they married in a private ceremony at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in California. However, Bryant's family and teammates did not attend, leading to a family rift that lasted for two years.
Vanessa and Kobe had four daughters: Natalia (born ), Gianna (born ), Bianka (born ), and Capri (born ). Despite a rape accusation against Kobe, Vanessa remained supportive and forgave him.
In , Kobe Bryant faced a rape accusation that resulted in criminal charges. Vanessa stood by him throughout the ordeal, and the charges were eventually dropped. As a gesture of reconciliation, Bryant purchased a $ million diamond ring and a Lamborghini for Vanessa.
Vanessa Bryant is a philanthropist and advocate for victims of sexual assault. She established the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation in honor of her late husband and daughter, both of whom died in a helicopter crash in Vanessa continues to be a role model and inspiration for many, especially for those who have experienced trauma or loss.