Family Man
Kobe Bryant was engaged to his first love 18-year-old Vanessa Laine when he was just 22 years old. The two walked down the aisle on April 18th, 2001. Bryant’s parents weren’t too thrilled about the news and refused to come to the wedding. Despite this, Kobe remains a family man and is devoted to his three daughters Natalia Diamante (15), Gianna Maria-Onore (12), and Bianka Bella(2). Their names have Italian roots because Bryant spent the majority of his childhood in Italy. Even though they did not always receive positive remarks for the relationship, the couple has been together for a strong 17 years with a beautiful family.
GQ
Bryant has also been plastered on the men’s magazine GQ with headlines and front pages too many to count! There were once rumors about marriage problems and he set things straight when he told GQ “I’m not going to say our marriage is perfect, by any stretch of the imagination. We still fight, just like every married couple. But you know, my reputation as an athlete is that I’m extremely determined and that I will work my ass off. How could I do that in my professional life if I wasn’t like that in my personal life when it affects my kids? It wouldn’t make any sense”.