The daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant signed a … Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Laine Bryant attend Tribeca Shorts: Animated Shorts curated by Whoopi Goldberg during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theatre on April 22, 2017, in New … The Kardashian-Jenners are all about customized gingerbread houses, with matriarch Kris Jenner having personalized ones made for all six of her kids every year. Natalia Bryant turned 18 last month and has already found herself a cool new job. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people on board when this Sikorsky helicopter, shown in 2019, crashed in a Calabasas mountain area a year ago, killing all passengers and the pilot. 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Vanessa Bryant honored the one-year anniversary of the passing of her late husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna on Tuesday by sharing a heartfelt message from one of Gianna’s best friends. “She now wants to back charge me $96 per hour for supposedly working 12 hours a day for 18 years for watching her grandchildren,” Bryant states. Khloe, 36, wanted to make sure that the late Lakers legend and the couple’s late daughter were there with Vanessa and her three daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka Bella, 4, and one-year-old Capri, at least in sugary spirit. Love you! She also alleges that her daughter “has attempted to sever all ties and renege on all obligations and agreements.”, RELATED:  Vanessa Bryant Releases Statement On Her Mother's Recent Accusations, "Why would she do this to her own mother?” she continued. Kobe Bryant owned the car until 2013 before handing it over to Barrett-Jackson Auction house. Bryant has accused her mother of attempting to extort $5 million from the family through what she has branded a “frivolous, disgraceful and unimaginably hurtful” lawsuit, People has learned . While Kobe isn’t going to be there for Christmas anymore, Vanessa is still surrounded by so many people who love her and the family that she and Kobe created during their nearly 20 year marriage. BET Newsletters are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms Vanessa Bryant is accusing her mother of trying to "extort a financial windfall" from her family after husband Kobe Bryant's untimely death, through a new lawsuit. “Although I filed a lawsuit, I did not make any public comments and was hoping for the court process to run its course without the publicity, as hurtful as it is. I did not want this and do not want this.”, Laine claims that all that she is asking for is what she has worked for and what she has been promised. Vanessa pointed and read them out loud before moving the camera to show “The Bryant Family” written across the front of the gingerbread house in white icing. Now one of them has passed along the the same tasty tidings, as Khloe Kardashian sent one of the sweet homes to Vanessa Bryant. Vanessa Bryant said that earlier this year she began looking for a new home for her mother and that her mother gave a TV interview in which she claimed she was being forced out of … She shared a photo of the two on Instagram, writing a … Vanessa Bryant said that earlier this year she began looking for a new home for her mother and that her mother gave a TV interview in which she claimed she was being forced out of … Earlier this week, Vanessa posted an Instagram Story video of the Christmas gift Khloé Kardashian sent her: a gingerbread house that included a tribute to … “In reality, she only occasionally babysat my older girls when they were toddlers,” Bryant said in a statement released immediately after the documents went public. Entertainment, Showbiz, Music, Viral Videos. But after Kobe Bryant's death, Laine said in the lawsuit, Vanessa Bryant moved her out of a house the Bryants' owned, then moved her into an … The singer, Russell Wilson and their kids are too cute for words. Sofia Laine Responds To Her Daughter, Vanessa Bryant, After New Lawsuit Laine is seeking compensation for being a “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for … Vanessa Bryant's mother has filed a lawsuit in California, suing her daughter for financial support to the tune of $5 million, a house, and a Mercedes-Benz. Vanessa shared a series of Dec. 22 Instagram stories videos, giving a tour of gingerbread house Khloe sent her, as Bianka helped narrate. © 2020 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. Please continue to keep the Bryant family in your prayers. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and Natalia Bryant arrive at the 2016 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in L.A. At the time Vanessa … (tb pic for the people that need this note…. How New Balance Won One of the Largest Trademark Settlements in China to Date. It will be the 38-year-old’s first Christmas without husband Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna, after they were killed in a Jan. 26, 2020 helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. Vanessa Bryant is furious at her mother for discussing their personal drama on national TV and accusing the basketball star’s widow of kicking her out of a family home in California. The pre-loved vehicle is now changing hands for the third time and is currently being kept in Indiana. The relationship of Vanessa Bryant and her mother Sofia Laine appears to have turned sour months after the death of the former’s husband, Kobe Bryant. Why Were There So Many Serial Killers Between 1970 and 2000 — and Where Did They Go? She lost custody of their daughter Bonnie Bella. Vanessa Bryant claims her mother, Sofia Laine, is trying to "extort a financial windfall from" her family following the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant… Sofia Laine Responds To Her Daughter, Vanessa Bryant, After New Lawsuit. It had green leaves and twinkling red lights between the blooms, and four heart-shaped gifts in rose covered boxes for Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri under the rose tree. BET Newsletters are sent by BET Networks, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. www.bet.com, TRENDING IN “So it has Vanessa,” she said, as Bianka squealed, “you!” “Natalia,” V continued as BB excitedly chirped “my sister,” and then she joyfully said “me!” as Vanessa continued, pointing to her name and reading “Bianka.” When Vanessa pointed to Capri’s name and said it aloud, Bianka sweetly asked “who?” as V cheerfully questioned, “what do you mean?” Bianka then remembered “my sister!” She may have been a little confused as Capri is often called “Koko” as a nickname, as her middle name is “Kobe.”. )” the 38-year-old wrote in the photo’s caption, seemingly adding a note that the pictures were old for anyone who may be upset that she and Blige were maskless and not social distancing in the snapshots. STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS, TYLER PERRY AND CLASSIC HITS, Madea’s Farewell The Play - Virtual Museum, Vanessa Bryant’s Mother Is Suing For Financial Support, Vanessa Bryant Releases Statement On Her Mother's Recent Accusations. Vanessa Bryant's parents, Sofia Laine, and stepfather, Stephen Laine, divorced in 1993, but she always remained incredibly close with her mother. © Copyright 2021 HollywoodLife, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. By clicking submit, I consent to receiving BET Newsletters and other marketing emails. Vanessa Bryant and her girls need no reminder about the significance of January 26. This week, Vanessa Bryant is responding to a stunning $5M lawsuit filed against her by her estranged mother Sofia Laine. Court documents recently confirmed that Bryant's mother Sofia Laine was suing her for financial support, claiming that she had worked without pay as a “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for the family and her grandchildren, according to The Los Angeles Times. It wasn’t the only Christmas gift Vanessa received that touched her deeply. Read More: Vanessa Bryant speaks on Kobe, Gianna for TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year In Memoriam “Happy birthday!!!! Vanessa Bryant, here with Kobe Bryant in 2019, has honored … A post shared by BryantFanPage (@bryantworld2). “What happened? This year has been especially difficult for many people, but very few understand the depths of emotional pain and grief that Vanessa Bryant had to absorb, which had nothing to do with the worldwide pandemic. Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun dating. “Look, it has all of our names on it,” Vanessa explained while showing how Kobe and Gigi’s names were written on the right side of the roof, while the rest of the family was on the left. 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All rights reserved. CELEBS, Vanessa Bryant is dealing with her late husband’s trust. “As of 10 years ago, our kids were full-time students and athletes and I didn't have another child until 2016. The "Fuller House" star, who just published a new … Vanessa Bryant has shared a touching Christmas throwback with her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant, who both tragically … Vanessa Bryant is paying tribute to late husband Kobe on what would have been his 42nd birthday. Vanessa Bryant, widow of Hall of Fame Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, denounced a lawsuit filed by her own mother asking for back pay for work … It’s beautiful!” Vanessa gushed. Did you guys eat this?” Vanessa asked Bianka as she then did a full 360 degree tour of the gingerbread house. Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story? Vanessa Bryant, 38, and her daughter Natalia Bryant, 17, look like sisters in their latest social media pic! 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Her claims are obviously false but I still tried, repeatedly, to work things out with my mother.". Vanessa shared the video to her IG stories on Dec. 23, and she could be heard thanking Jeff through tears of emotion over the gorgeous floral structure. of Use. “I am so disappointed, hurt, and wronged to the point that I had no choice but to file a lawsuit… I am nearly 70 years old, my health is deteriorating, and my own daughter is doing this to me?". Sofia Laine Responds To Her Daughter, Vanessa Bryant, After New Lawsuit Laine is seeking compensation for being a “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for … Users can unsubscribe at anytime. Vanessa Bryant is reeling from what she says is her mother's attempt to "extort a financial windfall" from her through a "frivolous, disgraceful and unimaginably hurtful" lawsuit. Vanessa Bryant shared a beautiful message of support that she received on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the death of her husband Kobe Bryant and … Not only did she experience the sudden deaths of her husband, Kobe Bryant, the L.A. Laker legend, and their daughter, Gianna, 13, but now she has to contend with another personal family issue being played out in front of the public. Now, Sofia is demanding $5 million, a house of her own, and a Mercedes SUV from Vanessa. Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun are reportedly dating, after "growing closer" when they worked together. The Los Angeles Times reports that Vanessa Bryant explained that she and her husband had financially supported her mother and allowed her to live in one of their homes near their Newport Coast residence for free. Vanessa Bryant’s undoubtedly had a tough year — and she decided to represent that through an emotional photo. The mom of three then showed off the other side of the roof where Kobe and Gigi’s names appeared with little angel’s wings drawn next to them. Vanessa says her mother’s decision to go on television to make these allegations was hurtful, but she still agreed to provide her monthly support for the rest of her life, which her mother declined. “Khloe thank you so much! RELATED: Vanessa Bryant’s Mother Is Suing For Financial Support, “I would like to state that I do not enjoy airing our family grievances in the public,” Laine started. Vanessa Bryant's Christmas present from Khloé Kardashian was a massive gingerbread house that listed all her family members' names - including Kobe and Gigi Bryant. TMZ is now reporting that Laine has responded to Bryant’s statement to further address the state of their current relationship. 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