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 |
Latest News about Vanessa Bryant
08/09/2025
Vanessa Bryant publicly addressed and shut down persistent baseless rumors claiming she was pregnant, stating the speculation was imaginary and holding no truth. She reinforced her stance on protecting her peace by sharing a meme of Rihanna with a caption clarifying she is not pregnant and is simply enjoying the summer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vanessa Marie Bryant (nÊe 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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vanessabryant/ |
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 |