He spent around 20 years building a stellar basketball career, but that wasn’t the only thing the star built over the years and he has the family to prove it. So, it’s time to find out if he’s as good a family man as he is on the court, let’s check out Kobe Bryant’s wife, the rest of his clan and where they call home.
Kobe Bryant’s wife
You may have seen her or heard of her, so one thing is for sure, she is a beautiful specimen of a woman, she does not age either. Her name is Vanessa Marie Bryant but she was born Vanessa Cornejo Urbieta Laine on May 5, 1982. She was born in Huntington Beach, California to Mexican parents but her dad really wasn’t in the picture because her parents got divorced when she was 3.
She was a video vixen at a very young age, and that’s actually how she met Kobe. She was filming an extra music video when Kobe was in the same building and they immediately clicked. Here’s the juicy part, the Latina beauty was still in high school at the time.
Either way, that didn’t stop them from being together and when she was 18 when she turned 22, they tied the knot. It was a bit awkward for them at the time because Kobe’s parents didn’t approve of her becoming Kobe’s wife. They didn’t even attend the couple’s wedding in 2001.
The term spicy Latina was coined for her, the athletes wife is known to cause a little drama here and there. She was once chased by a maid, apparently she “harassed, harassed and humiliated” her during her two week stay there. So what finally broke her?
She mistakenly put a $690 blouse in the washing machine and Vanessa allegedly demanded that she put her hand in a doo-doo doggie bag to retrieve the price tag. However, the case was settled out of court. She also had beef with Khloe Kardashian, back when the reality TV star was still a Laker wife, the words “fake wife” may have been used.
Despite all the drama she put on, she got her fair share back, especially in her marital home. She, she stayed with Kobe after his trial for sexual assault, she forgave him his “mistake of adultery” and she annulled their divorce which would have earned him a jackpot.
Did we mention that the couple didn’t sign off Before the wedding, she reportedly walked away with half of her $150 million, three homes and the 8 million carat diamond ring given to her by Kobe. Well, in the end, it was no longer necessary.
Kobe Bryant’s children
The athlete is a proud father of three daughters, Natalia Diamante Bryant born January 19, 2003, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant born May 1, 2006 and most recently Bianka Bella Bryant born December 5, 2016. If you are wondering how he is possible that these girls are so young, you are not alone. With a father as big as Kobe, it’s no surprise that his seed is following suit.
Also, for those of you wondering why they name Italian, there’s a valid reason, Kobe spent most of his early years living in Italy, so he brought some of his heritage to the naming process.
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Kobe Bryant House
He’s one of the greatest players in NBA history, so he’s only expected to live in style. Having earned over $320 million during his career in salaries, we expect to see big things when visiting the legend’s home. Kobe’s luxurious California mansion cost a whopping $10.95 million, though that obviously doesn’t put a dent in his bank account.
The home, which was originally built in 1997, features a home theater, its own custom indoor shark tank, indoor gym and hair salon, gigantic pool with outdoor spa area and waterfall! In addition to his basketball court, the retired player has a tennis court.
If you thought that was it, well you thought wrong, in addition to their indoor kitchen, the Bryants have an outdoor kitchen and barbecue, complete with a fire pit. The home also has four bedrooms and five full bathrooms with a half bath. When it comes to living in style, he is one of the successful stars.