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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Vanessa Bryant, former NBA Player Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Bryant attend the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca Talks: Storytellers: Kobe Bryant with Glen Keane at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)

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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Vanessa Bryant, former NBA Player Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Bryant attend the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca Talks: Storytellers: Kobe Bryant with Glen Keane at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, recently took a trip with her daughters to Barcelona, Spain. The purpose of their visit to the famed Sagrada Familia was to celebrate the Baptism of the daughter of Kobe’s former teammate and 2x NBA champion with the Lakers. Vanessa took to Instagram to showcase herself rocking a solid white dress and share various images from the ceremony. In the process, the 41-year-old was officially bestowed with an honor by the Spanish family.
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In Barcelona, Vanessa Bryant and her children discovered comfort, connection, and a chance to honor lasting ties that go beyond borders and cultures.
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Bestowment at the Sagrada Familia
The Bryants joined former Lakers star Pau Gasol and his family for the Baptism of their daughter, Elisabet. Vanessa graced the ceremony with a jaw-dropping white dress. She carried herself with poise and grace throughout the visit. Her choice of elegant attire was further enhanced by her exquisite style selections.

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March 15, 2023, Los Angeles, California, USA: LOS ANGELES, CA, USA – MAR 15: Natalia Bryant, Vanessa Bryant, Bianka Bryant, Capri Bryant unveiling hand and foot prints of Kobe Bryant at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX forecourt. Los Angeles USA – ZUMAg107 20230315_zep_g107_014 Copyright: xNinaxPrommerx
However, what caught most fans’ attention was the caption of Vanessa’s Instagram reel, which read, “Eggie’s Godmommy“. Pau Gasol and his wife, Catherine McDonnell, honored the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna by naming their daughter after her. The three-year-old Elisabet Gianna Gasol recently got baptized and Vanessa was officially named her godmother.
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Pau Gasol is the godfather of Kobe and Vanessa’s children and the two families share a special bond. They often share photos and clips of having fun together. Catherine even shared a heartfelt post for her “strong, amazing, thoughtful and loyal friend” Vanessa a few months after the passing of Kobe.
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Vanessa Bryant’s journey to Barcelona illustrates the significance of unity and the value of treasuring relationships. The visit to the Sagrada Familia for the ceremony emphasized the perpetual love and support shared between Vanessa Bryant, her daughters, and the Gasol family.
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The Emotionally Strong And Resilient Vanessa Bryant
As the 5x NBA champion’s wife continues to transition to her life without Kobe Bryant, she stands as a beacon of hope to many, displaying grace and resilience amidst profound and deep sorrow. Her dedication to preserving her husband’s legacy serves as a testament to her fortitude and integrity.
Vanessa stayed strong throughout the tough court case regarding the leaked photos of Kobe’s helicopter crash. LA County agreed to pay Vanessa and her daughters nearly $28.85 million to settle the lawsuit. This was followed up by the 41-year-old winning another lawsuit worth $1.5 million.
Vanessa Bryant is a motivated individual who believes in maintaining the bonds and relationships created by his late husband in honor of his memory. Their visit to the Sagrada Familia will undoubtedly stand as a significant moment, in figure to the triumph of love and camaraderie in challenging times. What are your thoughts on Vanessa and her daughters’ trip to Spain?
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