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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant were one of the most adored couples in Hollywood. Their love story was a match made in heaven, but it was unfortunately cut short after the Black Mamba?tragically passed away in January 2020. Vanessa recently wished the five-time NBA champion on a day that is special for the couple. This, in turn, prompted many famous faces including Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony’s ex-wife Lala Anthony, Ciara, WWE star Natalya Neidhart, and others to reflect on the post on social media.
Bryant was a beloved figure and anytime Vanessa or their daughters share a post online, fans get emotional. Vanessa had the NBA world shedding tears after she shared a heartwarming post on what would have been the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary in 2021. She followed that up next year as well and has now continued what looks like a tradition.
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Vanessa Bryant’s heartwarming post for Kobe Bryant
In honor of their 22nd wedding anniversary, the businesswoman took to Instagram and wished her husband a happy anniversary. The 40-year-old shared a beautiful photo of them, standing on a bridge over a waterway in Florence, Italy. Both of them can be seen having big smiles on their face while getting snapped. The caption of the photo read, “Happy anniversary baby. I love you?@kobebryant ( red heart emoji) #22”

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 09: Los Angeles Lakers Guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa Bryant pose for a photo during a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals at STAPLES Center on March 09, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)
The post received an outpouring of love and support from celebrities and fans. Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade and WWE star Natalya Neidhart commented with a red heart emoji.
Lala Anthony wrote, “Happy Anniversary. I love you so much.”?
Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara wrote, “Happy Anniversary! Love you V Boo”
Natalya Bryant wished her mom and late father by commenting with a string of red heart emojis.
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There were a plethora of comments from other famous faces and Instagram users. Comments to her post testified to the love people still have for the Lakers legend.
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Wedding details of Kobe and Vanessa
Vanessa and Kobe Bryant tied the knot on April 18, 2001, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. Neither Bryant’s teammates nor the groom’s parents were present to witness their wedding. According to reports, the five-time champion’s parents didn’t support their son’s marriage for several factors. However, this didn’t stop them from enjoying their married life. As a married couple, they spent almost 19 years together, along with their three daughters.
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