Is Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, dating anyone today?

Is Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, dating anyone today?

There have been inquiries into what Vanessa Bryant's dating life looks like since the demise of her husband. She has reportedly continued to cherish the memories she shared with the late Kobe Bryant while supporting the children they had. At the same time, she preserves the legacy they have built over time.

How much is Vanessa Bryant worth in 2023?
Vanessa Bryant at a ceremony unveiling and permanently placing Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theater. Photo: JC Olivera (modified by author)
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Vanessa Bryant is more popularly known as the wife of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, but she has made a name for herself in the model and fashion industry. She is also a renowned philanthropist in charge of multiple organisations seeking to give back to the less privileged. But what is Vanessa Bryant's new relationship like now?

Vanessa Bryant's profile summary and bio

Full name

Vanessa Marie Bryant

Nickname

Ness

Gender

Female

Date of birth

5 May 1982

Age

41 years old (as of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Current residence

United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Multiracial

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'5

Height in centimetres

165

Weight in pounds

121

Weight in kilograms

55

Body measurements in inches

34-26-35

Body measurements in

centimetres

86-66-89

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Sofia Laine

Siblings

Sophie Laine

Ex-husband

Kobe Bryant

Children

4 (1 is late)

School

Marina High School

Profession

Media personality, model, philanthropist

Net worth

$600 million

Social media field

Instagram

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Background information

The model was born on 5 May 1982 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is multiracial by ethnicity. Her parents divorced when she was a toddler, and her mother remarried Stephen Laine.

Vanessa has an older sister, Sophie, who was raised in her step-grandfather's residence in Huntington Beach, California. She attended Marina High School but finished her education as a home-schooled teenager. This was because of her romantic relationship with the already famous Kobe Bryant.

Who is Vanessa Bryant in a relationship with?

Only one Vanessa Bryant bf is known to date: the late Kobe Bryant. The duo met when Ness was a 17-year-old high schooler. At that time, she and her friend were doing well as backup dancers and music video extras through a link-up with a music video director.

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Vanessa Bryant at a Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
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It was in this line of career that she met Kobe Bryant. He was juggling a successful basketball career with a not-so-successful rap music career. They got engaged six months after meeting and said their vows in 2001 in a private wedding before a dozen guests.

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Vanessa and Kobe Bryant's marriage had its share of highs and lows. Their commitment and competitiveness in striving for success played a significant role in holding their marriage intact.

However, a challenge they faced was Kobe's sexual misconduct allegations. Ness stood by him during that challenging period. After overcoming the phase, her late husband appreciated the model's support and gifted her an expensive diamond ring.

What happened to Kobe Bryant?

Ness was hit with devastating news in 2020 when her husband and child were involved in a fatal chopper crash. The duo were supposed to attend a basketball event but never made it there.

Who is Vanessa Bryant married to now?

It is still being determined who the late basketball legend's wife is married to. But then, there have been allegations concerning whether Vanessa Bryant has a new boyfriend. However, for now, she mainly focuses on growing her husband's legacies and businesses.

How many babies does Vanessa Bryant have?

Ness shares four daughters with her late husband, Kobe. Their first daughter, Natalia, was born in 2003. The couple miscarried a baby in 2005 due to an ectopic pregnancy but had their second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore, in 2006.

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How many babies does Vanessa Bryant have?
L-R: Vanessa Laine Bryant, late Kobe, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant at the premiere of Disney's A Wrinkle In Time at El Capitan Theater. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
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They welcomed their third and fourth daughters, Bianka Bella and Capri Kobe, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

How much is Vanessa Bryant worth in 2023?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ness is worth $600 million. She generated this from multiple income streams. She oversees Granity Studios, a multimedia production company that her late husband started in 2013.

When her husband and second-oldest daughter Gianna died, she sued Los Angeles County for invasion of privacy and negligence related to pictures taken of the crash and subsequently distributed. Two years later, in 2022, she got $16 million in damages for the suit.

Vanessa Bryant's dating history is mostly about her romantic and marital life with her late husband, Kobe. The lovebirds fell in love and were married for about two decades until death tore them apart.

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Source: Briefly News

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