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Vanessa Bryant’s love for Kobe Bryant continues to radiate. But on Valentine’s Day, in the absence of her late husband, it was Vanessa’s close friends who decided to show her some love. Fans reciprocated by creating edited clips of the couple’s love story, while Vanessa’s celebrity friends also rallied to make the mother of four feel important on February 14th. Among them was popular socialite, Kris Jenner who shared a touching gesture for Vanessa.

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Jenner surprised Bryant with a box of delectable donuts, a sweet and thoughtful offering for the Lady Mamba. The box had the usual donuts as well as uniquely crafted heart-shaped buns. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, the businesswoman and philanthropist shared a picture of the thoughtful gift to her 15.7 million followers. Along with the picture, she added a big heart emoji that read “Thank You.

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Shortly after, Bryant’s close friend and former teammate, Pau Gasol, and his wife, also sent Vanessa Bryant a big bouquet as well as a thoughtful card. The card from the Los Angeles Lakers legend read, “Happy Valentine’s Day to our favorite girls! Love you xoxo P, C, E, M.”

These cute gestures showed the warmth of the support Vanessa Bryant continues to receive from her friends, fans and family. 

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Kobe Bryant’s daughters gave cute Valentine’s Day gifts to mother, Vanessa Bryant

The tragic accident in 2020 claimed the lives of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. While Vanessa grapples with the void left behind, she recently shared a heartwarming throwback picture on her Instagram which featured her being held up by her late husband. The post was captioned, “I love you. Happy Valentines Day @kobebryant.”

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Following this, there was an outpouring of support from those who wanted to bring back that warmth to Vanessa’s heart. Among the heartfelt gestures, Bryant’s daughter Natalia sent a lavish bouquet of roses to her mother. Vanessa’s younger daughters, Bianca and Capri, crafted adorable handmade cards for their mother. These heartfelt tokens of affection were also shared on Vanessa’s Instagram story.

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In the leadup to the romantic day, Lady Mamba received an exclusive and special Valentine’s Sneaker gift from Nike. She shared a glimpse of the Valentine’s edition of Kobe’s shoes on her Instagram. The post was captioned, “My Valentine’s Day “PE’s/ WIFEY’s” 2024 #Mamba forever.”

Which one of the above touched your heart the most? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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