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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vanessa Bryant goes down memory lane with throwback picture of Kobe Bryant on her sister Sophie's birthday
Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant via Getty Images NBA legend Kobe Bryant 's wife Vanessa Bryant never fails to walk down memory lane with her late husband. The 43-year-old recently shared an iconic throwback picture with the late Los Angeles Lakers on the occasion of her elder sister Sophie's birthday. Vanessa Bryant likes to keep her followers updated with almost every major to minor event of her life. The rare throwback picture of the late NBA star Kobe Bryant took the Lakers' fans to one of the best times in the NBA. Vanessa Bryant shares an adorable throwback picture of Kobe Bryant and sister Sophie Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant recently posted an adorable picture on her sister Sophie's birthday. The throwback picture took Kobe Bryant's fans and followers down memory lane. Vanessa posted a message for her elder sister Sophie on the occasion of her birthday with the rare throwback snap. Her post mentioned- 'Happy birthday to my big sister, Sophie! We love you so much! Xoxo #Thista.' The candid moment dates back to the time when Vanessa and Kobe Bryant were quite young. During the month of June 2025, Vanessa Bryant helped Kobe Bryant's fans and followers reminisce about one of the best times of the Lakers star's NBA career. She went on to share Kobe Bryant's significant contribution towards the Los Angeles Lakers' multiple NBA Championship victories under his leadership. Recently, Vanessa Bryant generated waves on the internet due to her rumored pregnancy news. The reputed philanthropist went on to debunk the speculations around her pregnancy and placed a full stop on all rumors. She posted a story with none other than but Grammy award winner Rihanna on Instagram and wrote- 'Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo After the sudden demise of Kobe Bryant and her teenage daughter Gianna Bryant back in January 2020 in a chopper crash, Vanessa Bryant has stood like a rock around her daughters Natalia, Bianca, and Capri. She loves celebrating almost every high and low of her life with her daughters. Also Read: 'You are so missed'- Vanessa Bryant pens emotional message for NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Father's Day Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vanessa Bryant wishes birthday Khloe Kardashian with a stunning throwback picture on Instagram
Vanessa Bryant via Getty Images Kobe Bryant 's wife, Vanessa Bryant, recently wished Khloe Kardashian well as she turned 41. She went on to share a throwback picture with the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star on her birthday. Khloe Kardashian and Vanessa Bryant are great friends and are often spotted together at popular concerts and social events. The duo even post about each other, wishing each other well on their respective special days. Vanessa Bryant shared a heartfelt message for Khloe Kardashian as she turned 41 recently. Vanessa Bryant wished friend Khloe Kardashian on her 41st birthday Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, recently shared an adorable picture with her friend Khloe Kardashian dating back to Grammy Award winner Beyoncé Knowles's concert. Both Vanessa Bryant and Khloe Kardashian were in amazing fits. According to the shared picture, the late Los Angeles Lakers star's wife was accompanied by his daughter Natalia Bryant during Beyoncé's concert. On her way😘 Kim, Khloe, North and Penelope celebrate on their way to see Beyonce's concert in LA Kim Kardashian's sister Khloe Kardashian and Vanessa Bryant are good friends. Reportedly, she had even gifted Vanessa a thoughtful Christmas gift. The personalized gift even paid tribute to Vanessa Bryant's late athlete husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna. The two who rocked in matching twin cowgirl outfits for a Beyoncé concert joined Khloe—all dressed in top-tier looks—to celebrate with what looked like tequila shots and birthday cheers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo Vanessa Bryant never fails to celebrate the achievements of the late Los Angeles Lakers star. From sharing Kobe Bryant's throwback videos to his NBA championship titles, Vanessa Bryant always shares it on her social media handle. After the sudden demise of Kobe Bryant, his widow, Vanessa, has stood by their three daughters, Natalia, Binaka, and Capri, like a rock. The eldest daughter, Natalia, is on her way to becoming a professional model, and her mother leaves no chance to hype her. She was even present along with her daughters during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert, where the Anti-Hero singer personally met them. Also Read: Vanessa Bryant revisits one of the most significant career-defining moments from Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vanessa Bryant's eldest daughter Natalia credits mom for her stunning fashion sense
Natalia Bryant via Getty Images NBA legend Kobe Bryant 's daughter Natalia is officially a college graduate now. The eldest daughter of the late Los Angeles Lakers star and Vanessa Bryant has found her calling and gravitated towards the world of fashion. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Natalia Bryant embraced modeling as a career option and strongly believes that it's all because of her beloved mother, Vanessa Bryant. Recently, Natalia Bryant shared an emotional message for her mother, Vanessa Bryant, on Instagram. Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia credits mom Vanessa Bryant for her great fashion sense Late NBA star Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant's oldest daughter, Natalia, is on her way to becoming a professional model after completing her college degree from the University of Southern California. Recently, Natalia posted a slew of pictures on her Instagram handle and even gave credit to her mother, Vanessa Bryant, for her phenomenal fashion sense. After posting pictures on her Instagram story, Natalia went on to mention reputed media outlet V Magazine- 'Growing up, my style inspiration was my mom because she has such a natural ability to put together outfits and really has an eye for fashion. Watching her get ready for events or even day-to-day life, she showed me how much individuality and confidence goes into one's personal style.' The 22-year-old professional modeling star in the making is very close to her mother, Vanessa Bryant. Just like Mrs. Bryant, Natalia has an impeccable taste in style and fashion and turns heads wherever she goes. Recently, Vanessa Bryant shared a touching message on Instagram to celebrate her daughter Capri's 6th birthday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo On June 20, Capri Bryant—the youngest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and Vanessa—officially turned six. Marking the special day, Vanessa posted several photos and expressed her amazement at how quickly time has passed. After the sudden demise of the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant has stood like a rock around his daughters Natalia, Bianka, and her youngest one, Capri. Back in 2020, Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, lost their lives in a chopper crash in California along with others on board. Also Read: "My Sweet Koko Bean"- Vanessa Bryant pens a heart touching post for daughter Capri's 6th birthday For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dawn Staley Sends Strong Message to Vanessa Bryant on Saturday
Dawn Staley Sends Strong Message to Vanessa Bryant on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Since taking the helm in 2008, Dawn Staley has compiled a 475-110 record at South Carolina and guided the Gamecocks to three NCAA championships (2017, 2022, 2024) and seven Final Four appearances. Advertisement As she gears up for what many expect to be another strong 2025-26 college basketball season, Staley made headlines for a different reason on Saturday. She took to Instagram to share a photo of the new Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL "Lightning" sneakers, set to be released this summer, with the caption, "@vanessabryant I don't mean to flood your timeline but truly grateful and thankful to receive part of @kobebryant legacy and your vision and love for him elevate that legacy! Don't ever stop….mamba mentality!" The pair of custom Kobe sneakers were gifted to Staley by Vanessa Bryant as a token of appreciation for her pivotal role in advancing women's basketball. Advertisement Staley has also had a long-standing relationship with Nike. As a collegiate star at the University of Virginia (where she led the team to three Final Four appearances and one National Championship), Staley earned her first signature shoe, the Nike Zoom S5, in 1999. That partnership laid the foundation for her ongoing affiliation with the brand. In 2024, Staley was one of four coaches included in Nike's Athlete Think Tank 3.0 initiative, which was designed to "turn their vision for a more equitable future of sport into a reality." In February 2025, she posted an enthusiastic review of A'ja Wilson's Nike A'One Black Label Player Edition shoes to support Wilson's signature line. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.© Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In January 2025, Staley signed an extension worth $25.25 million over five years, anchored by a $4 million base salary that escalates by $250,000 annually, plus a $500,000 signing bonus. Advertisement This deal runs through the 2029-30 season, solidifying her status as the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball history. Related: Dawn Staley Sends Strong Message to Former South Carolina Star After Major News Related: Flau'Jae Johnson Names Favorite LSU Teammate of All Time Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.


Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"My Sweet Koko Bean"- Vanessa Bryant pens a heart-touching post for daughter Capri's 6th birthday
NBA legend 's wife, Vanessa Bryant, leaves no stone unturned when it comes to making her daughters feel special and appreciated. Recently, she wrote a heart-touching note for her youngest daughter, Capri, after she officially turned 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vanessa Bryant shared a slew of pictures reminiscing about memories shared with her little one on social media. After the unfortunate death of the late Los Angeles Lakers star, Vanessa Bryant has been the support system of her daughters, efficiently playing the role of a mother and father in their lives. Late NBA star Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant writes an emotional message on daughter Capri's 6th birthday Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt message for her daughter on her 6th birthday. Capri Bryant, the youngest one of the late NBA star Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant, officially turned 6 on June 20. Mrs. Bryant went on to share multiple pictures and reflected on how quickly Capri turned 6. She captioned the post with a heart-touching message that mentioned "Capri, we love you so much!!!! Happy 6th birthday to my sweet Koko Bean! ~ Capri Kobe Bryant ~" During an interview with a reputed media outlet, Extra, in 2017, Kobe Bryant revealed being proud about being a girl dad. He said, 'Guys keep teasing me. My friends say, 'It takes a real man to make a boy. I'm like, 'Dude, it takes a king to make a princess." Kobe Bryant and Vanessa embraced parenthood back in 2003 with their eldest daughter Natalia, followed by Gianna, Bianka, and their youngest one, Capri. Tragically, Kobe Bryant and Gianna lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash back in January 2020. In the absence of Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant has tried her best to make her daughters feel loved, appreciated, and motivated. She has been the biggest support system for her daughters and stood by them like a rock in the absence of their beloved father. Also Read: