Since getting married in April 2001, Vanessa Bryant has been with Kobe Bryant every step of the way now but has rarely spoken to the media.
That unfortunately changed when Bryant’s husband and their daughter Gianna Bryant were among the nine lives lost in a Jan. 26 tragedy.
As the world has come together for her family, Bryant thanked Los Angeles Lakers fans for their support and asked for respect/privacy during this time.
At ‘A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’ on Feb. 24, Bryant did not have to speak but showed tremendous strength in a powerful speech.