Legendary basketball player, Kobe Bryant, would have been 47 on August 23, 2025, if he had not passed away in the helicopter crash back in 2020. He and his daughter, Gigi, along with seven others, lost their lives in the terrible crash that shattered the life of Vanessa. She remembered him on his 47th birthday and posted a tear-jerking post on her Instagram handle, which will move you to tears.
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, shares rare pictures on his birthday, giving him a kiss
Vaneesa is now raising her three daughters- Natalia, aged 22, Bianka and Capri, aged 8 and 6 respectively. She has carried forward the legacy of Kobe in a phenomenal way, and recently, she took to her Instagram handle to share an unseen picture with her husband, Kobe. Vanessa was seen holding his cheeks with one hand and giving him a kiss. Kobe was seen looking at the camera, while Vanessa’s eyes were shut, lost in love. Vanessa remembered her husband, Kobe, on his 47th birthday, mustered strength and took to her Instagram handle to write:
“We love and miss you and Gigi so much. Sending our love to you. Happy birthday, baby.”
Well, Vanessa disabled the comments section on her Instagram feed for privacy reasons. It is hard to believe that it has been six years since Kobe passed away, and there has not been a moment when Vanessa has not missed him. Well, no doubt Kobe may be smiling from heaven, seeing his wife, Vanessa and his family remembering him all the time.
Vanessa Bryant’s fake pregnancy pictures with Jaylen Brown
Recently, Kobe’s widow, Vanessa, became embroiled in controversy after her fans speculated that she was pregnant with Jaylen Brown’s fifth child. However, the pregnancy pictures were all fake, and she had to put up a story on her Instagram to give a justification for the same. Although trolls did not stop harassing her and continued to make fun of her by making deep fake AI pictures of her being pregnant with Jaylen’s child.
The images showcased Vanessa being pregnant and having a new daddy for her child. The pictures went viral on social media, but they actually featured a lookalike of Jaylen Brown, not him. The fake picture of Vanessa went viral for all the wrong reasons, and it was made a big deal as for 5 years, Vanessa was with Kobe. However, there were people who loved and supported Vanessa throughout.
More about Vanessa Bryant’s deep fake pregnancy pictures
The snaps, which were deep fake, showcased two people who looked like Vanessa and Jalen. It looked as if Jalen was posing with Vanessa, but the snaps were nothing but AI-generated, and neither of them has given any confirmation related to the same. However, earlier, Vanessa had broken her silence on the pregnancy rumours by sharing a snap of Rihanna showcasing her middle finger. The picture was all things bold, and it was a clever move by Vanessa as she wrote:
“Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer.”
Vanessa Bryant replied to trolls related to her fake pregnancy in a respectful manner
However, the unverified rumours of Vanessa being pregnant and the pictures showcasing her having a cosy moment with Jalen were not taken lightly. She made the decision to handle the situation in a very calm, mature and dignified manner. Vanessa disabling her Instagram comments section has come at a time when she has been recently brutally trolled over the fake pregnancy rumours.
What are your views on Vanessa Bryant remembering her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on his birthday?
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