Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, philanthropist, former model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Vanessa Bryant
07/10/2026
Vanessa Bryant paid tribute to Gianna Bryant on her birthday, sharing a remembrance that drew attention to her ongoing efforts to preserve her daughter's legacy. The timing also coincided with renewed public interest in the family's charitable work.
23/08/2026
Vanessa Bryant marked what would have been Kobe Bryant's 48th birthday with a tribute on Instagram. The post featured a throwback photo and showed her continuing to honor his memory and legacy.
04/05/2026
Vanessa Bryant publicly pushed back against recurring online rumors about her personal life by posting on Instagram and making clear that the speculation was false. The response followed another wave of gossip claiming she was pregnant or getting married again.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vanessa Marie Bryant (née Vanessa Urbieta Cornejo Laine) |
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| Heritage | Mexican, Irish, English, German |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'4" |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Orange County, California |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kobe Bryant (married 18/04/2001, deceased 26/01/2020) |
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| Meeting | Met Kobe Bryant in 1999 at age 17 while working on a music video for Tha Eastsidaz |
Family
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| Siblings | Sophie (sister) | ||||||
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Career
| Modeling | Worked in music videos; art department on films like Man on Fire and Colombiana |
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| Philanthropy | Co-founded Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation (2007, supports scholarships for minority students); leads Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (supports underserved child athletes); founding donor of National Museum of African American History and Culture; serves as president and CEO of Granity Studios |
| Legal | Settled lawsuit against Los Angeles County in 2023 following 2020 helicopter crash |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saved a friend's little sister from drowning at age 11 | |
| 2. Wanted to study criminal law | |
| 3. Extremely competitive | |
| 4. Parents divorced when she was 3 | |
| 5. Kobe's parents absent from wedding due to disapproval of her Latina heritage | |
| 6. Varsity cheerleader at St. Boniface Parochial School |
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