The demise of Kobe Bryant left a big void in this world. It’s been 3 years since he and his loving daughter Gigi passed away in an unfortunate helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020. Through the years, Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife has held the family together amidst all the pain and agony. With support pouring in from countless people, the Bryant family has been able to cope with the devastating loss. Vanessa recently celebrated her birthday and she received love and best wishes coming in from various notable celebrities.

Vanessa Bryant is a philanthropist who provides opportunities to young, less fortunate athletes to carry forward Kobe’s legacy. She also manages multiple foundations to support the cause. Several notable celebrities from Hollywood and the WNBA sent their best wishes to Vanessa to celebrate her special day recently.

Hollywood and the sports industry unite in wishing Vanessa Bryant a Happy Birthday

Kobe Bryant has left behind three kids, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. The doting mother of his children looks after them, as well as the shining legacy the Mamba has left behind. After the demise of her husband and daughter Gigi, she changed the name of the Mamba Sports Foundation to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. The renaming was done to honor their daughter, Gigi. Vanessa also started the Mambacita clothing line in 2011. All the proceeds from the venture are used to benefit the Mambacita Sports Foundation.

The CEO of Granity Studios recently celebrated her 40th birthday on May 5th. She received an abundance of love and adulation from several celebrities, as well as fans. The list of celebrities who sent best wishes to Vanessa included Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Candace Parker.  Kris and Kim wrote “Happy Birthday” while sending her love. Parker, a 2x WNBA champion wrote an elaborate caption to wish Vanessa. Parker wrote, “Happiest Birthday to THE Taurus friend that keeps me laughing.” She added that Vanessa is competitive, loves roller coasters, and is fearless.

Natalia also wished her mother on Instagram. She wrote, “You’re so beautiful, inside and out.”

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Vanessa posted an emotional message for her late daughter Gigi

Kobe and Vanessa’s late daughter Gigi would have turned 17 on May 1. Vanessa wrote on her Instagram “Happy 17th birthday, baby girl. I love you and miss you so much, sweet Angel.” In honor of her daughter, Vanessa also launched the Kobe IV Protro Mambacita sneakers. Gigi was a basketball player and she was being trained by her great father. Vanessa sent out the sneakers as a gift to several celebrities who were ecstatic and overjoyed to receive the sneakers.

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