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India Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vanessa Bryant honors late husband Kobe on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary
Vanessa Bryant paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, on what would have marked their 24th wedding anniversary. Vanessa and Kobe Bryant were married on April 18, 2001, in a quiet ceremony at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. The intimate wedding was attended by just about a dozen guests, underscoring the deeply personal nature of their couple first met in the summer of 1999 and were engaged within six months. Their connection, as remembered by many, was rooted in trust, loyalty, and enduring mark the occasion, Vanessa, 42, shared a throwback photo of herself and Kobe at the Rush Hour 2 movie premiere in July 2001. In the caption, she referenced Kobe's iconic Lakers jersey number: '#24. #Anniversary @kobebryant 4/18/01.' Vanessa Bryant's post remembering Kobe Bryant Kobe and Vanessa have four daughters: Natalia (22), Bianka (8), Capri (5), and the late Gianna, who tragically died alongside her father and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26, unimaginable loss, Vanessa has been steadfast in keeping the memories of her husband and daughter alive. Through charitable foundations, tributes, and personal projects, she's continued to honor their legacy in meaningful book: Mamba & Mambacita foreverIn the lead-up to the fifth anniversary of Kobe and Gianna's passing, Vanessa announced the forthcoming release of "Mamba & Mambacita Forever," a coffee-table book cataloguing over 100 murals and the stories behind them. The book is scheduled for release on August 19, just ahead of Kobe Bryant Day on August to a press release, the book 'brings together the images and stories of public art installations honoring Kobe and Gianna,' reflecting the global outpouring of admiration that continues years after their August 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers, with Vanessa, unveiled a bronze statue of "Girl Dad" outside Arena. The statue captures Kobe's role not just as a basketball player but as a devoted father, a side of him Vanessa and the girls hold their anniversary, Vanessa received a stunning heart-shaped wreath of red roses from longtime family friends Pau Gasol and his wife Catherine, along with a note that read: 'We love you, forever. Happy 24th Anniversary. XOXO P, C, E, M, J.'advertisementClose friends like the Gasol family have remained by her side through both grief and healing. Vanessa, along with her daughters, recently joined them for a snowy family getaway, moments that offered a sense of warmth and continuity amidst anniversary post sparked a flood of reactions online. Among them was Khloe Kardashian, who left a series of heartfelt emojis in the comments.'Push forward': Vanessa on living with lossIn a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Vanessa opened about navigating grief: 'This pain is unimaginable, [but] you just have to get up and push forward. Lying in bed crying isn't going to change the fact that my family will never be the same again But getting out of bed and pushing forward is going to make the day better for my girls and for me. So that's what I do.'ALSO READ: NHL: Phillip Danault lifts LA Kings to 6-5 victory over Oilers in Game 1 thrillerMust Watch
West Australian
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant shares touching image on would-be 24th wedding anniversary
Vanessa Bryant has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary. On Friday, April 18, Vanessa shared a nostalgic photo on Instagram to mark the special day. The couple, who first met in the summer of 1999 and became engaged within six months, were married on April 18, 2001, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. Their wedding was a private affair with only about a dozen guests in attendance. In her tribute, Vanessa highlighted Kobe's iconic No. 24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey, captioning the post: '#24. #Anniversary ❤️ @kobebryant ⛪️❤️ 4/18/01 🙏🏽.' The photo showed the couple at the Rush Hour 2 premiere in July 2001, capturing a moment from early in their life together. Kobe and Vanessa had four daughters together: Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 5, and the late Gianna, who tragically died alongside her father in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Gianna was 13, and Kobe was 41 at the time. In the years since their deaths, Vanessa and her family have worked to keep their memories alive through various memorials and projects. Just days before the fifth anniversary of Kobe and Gianna's passing, Vanessa announced the upcoming release of Mamba & Mambacita Forever, a collection of over 100 murals and stories celebrating their lasting impact. The book is set to be released on August 19, shortly before Kobe Bryant Day on August 24. According to a press release, the book 'brings together the images and stories' of the public art installations honouring Kobe and Gianna. In August 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers and Vanessa unveiled a bronze statue titled 'Girl Dad' outside Arena to honour Kobe's relationship with his daughters. Vanessa has spoken openly about the pain of losing her husband and daughter, telling People in March 2021, 'This pain is unimaginable (but) you just have to get up and push forward. Lying in bed crying isn't going to change the fact that my family will never be the same again. But getting out of bed and pushing forward is going to make the day better for my girls and for me. So that's what I do.'
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kobe Bryant's wife shares heartbreaking image on anniversary
Vanessa Bryant has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary. On Friday, April 18, Vanessa shared a nostalgic photo on Instagram to mark the special day. The couple, who first met in the summer of 1999 and became engaged within six months, were married on April 18, 2001, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. Their wedding was a private affair with only about a dozen guests in attendance. Kobe Birthday Credit: Kobe Birthday In her tribute, Vanessa highlighted Kobe's iconic No. 24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey, captioning the post: '#24. #Anniversary ❤️ @kobebryant ⛪️❤️ 4/18/01 🙏🏽.' The photo showed the couple at the Rush Hour 2 premiere in July 2001, capturing a moment from early in their life together. Vanessa Bryant marks what would have been her 24th wedding anniversary with Kobe Bryant by sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute and continuing their legacy. Credit: Vanessa Bryant marks what would have been her 24th wedding anniversary with Kobe Bryant by sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute and continuing their legacy. Kobe and Vanessa had four daughters together: Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 5, and the late Gianna, who tragically died alongside her father in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Gianna was 13, and Kobe was 41 at the time. In the years since their deaths, Vanessa and her family have worked to keep their memories alive through various memorials and projects. Just days before the fifth anniversary of Kobe and Gianna's passing, Vanessa announced the upcoming release of Mamba & Mambacita Forever, a collection of over 100 murals and stories celebrating their lasting impact. The book is set to be released on August 19, shortly before Kobe Bryant Day on August 24. According to a press release, the book 'brings together the images and stories' of the public art installations honouring Kobe and Gianna. Valentines Day Vanessa Bryant shares tribute to Kobe Credit: Valentines Day Vanessa Bryant shares tribute to Kobe In August 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers and Vanessa unveiled a bronze statue titled 'Girl Dad' outside Arena to honour Kobe's relationship with his daughters. Kobe statue unveiled August 2024 Credit: Kobe statue unveiled August 2024 Vanessa has spoken openly about the pain of losing her husband and daughter, telling People in March 2021, 'This pain is unimaginable (but) you just have to get up and push forward. Lying in bed crying isn't going to change the fact that my family will never be the same again. But getting out of bed and pushing forward is going to make the day better for my girls and for me. So that's what I do.'
Los Angeles Times
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Vanessa Bryant announces Kobe and Gianna mural book right before 5-year anniversary of helicopter crash
When New York street artist Andaluz finished his Costa Mesa mural honoring Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others who lost their lives in a Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash, he dedicated it to a state that was still mourning the loss of one of its icons. 'I truly hope this piece brings some comfort to all of those that were affected by this tragedy,' Andaluz wrote in an Instagram post Feb. 24, 2020, upon finishing the project, adding 'This one is for you Cali. From New York with love.' Five years later, Andaluz's loving depiction of Kobe and Gigi in that mural is going worldwide. That portrait of a stoic Bryant with his daughter resting her head on top of his is being used as the cover art for the upcoming book 'Mamba & Mambacita Forever.' The book — written by Bryant's wife and Gianna's mother Vanessa Bryant and photographed by longtime Bryant and NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein — will feature images and stories of more than 100 murals around the globe honoring the beloved father and daughter. 'Wow my mural made the cover of the Kobe & Gigi mural book Vanessa Bryant is putting out,' Andaluz wrote on Instagram on Wednesday, the same day Vanessa made the book's announcement and four days before the five-year anniversary of the crash in Calabasas. 'I'm truly appreciative to the Bryant family, @kobemural , @lakers organization and all of my supporters. Truly blessed. Praise God because he is the hearer of prayers.' The book is slated to be released Aug. 19, days before what would have been Bryant's 47th birthday (Aug. 23) and what has become known as Mamba Day (Aug. 24 because of Bryant's two jersey numbers 8 and 24). It will be published by MCD Books, which also published Bryant's 'The Mamba Mentality: How I Play' in 2018. ''Mamba & Mambacita Forever' ensures that the murals of Kobe and Gianna Bryant will live on even after the most monumental murals themselves have all crumbled,' the publisher wrote Wednesday on Instagram.
