1. Vanessa Marie Bryant was born on Vanessa Urbieta Cornejo; May 5,1982 and is an American businesswoman and philanthropist.
19 Facts About Vanessa Bryant
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Vanessa Bryant is the widow of American professional basketball player Kobe Bryant.
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Vanessa Bryant subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County, which was later settled in 2023.
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Vanessa Bryant's parents divorced when she was three and her father relocated to Mexico; she is estranged from her father.
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Vanessa Bryant's mother was a shipping clerk at an electronics company who married her coworker Stephen Laine in 1990.
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Vanessa Bryant later appeared in music videos for artists including Krayzie Bone and Snoop Dogg.
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In November 1999,17-year-old Vanessa Bryant was working as a background dancer for Tha Eastsidaz rap music video "G'd Up" when she met Kobe Vanessa Bryant, who was on set working on a rap album.
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In 2020, following the death of her husband and second-oldest daughter, Vanessa Bryant changed the name of her husband's Mamba Sports Foundation to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation in honor of her daughter.
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In May 2021, Vanessa Bryant launched a Mambacita line of clothing in honor of her daughter Gianna.
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Vanessa Bryant was the president and chief executive officer of Granity Studios.
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Vanessa Bryant worked with Baby2Baby to provide support for women and children in poverty.
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In November 1999,17-year-old Vanessa Bryant was working as a background dancer for Tha Eastsidaz rap music video "G'd Up" when she met Kobe Vanessa Bryant, who was on set working on a rap album.
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Vanessa Bryant defended him, stating: "I know my husband made the mistake of adultery".
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In 2004, Vanessa Bryant accused Lakers player Karl Malone of acting inappropriately towards her.
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In 2009, Vanessa's housekeeper Maria Jimenez sued the Bryants, alleging that Vanessa badgered, harassed and humiliated her while she worked at their Newport Coast home from 2007 to 2008.
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In December 2011, Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce from Kobe, citing irreconcilable differences and sparked speculation about the possible distribution of assets in a divorce.
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Vanessa Bryant reportedly kicked her mother out of her home and took away her car, according to a Univision interview.
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Vanessa Bryant has numerous tattoos: "Mambacita" on her right arm, the names of herself and five family members on her right foot, and messages on her neck, shoulder, and wrist.
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Vanessa Bryant said she would donate the lawsuit proceeds to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.