Vanessa Bryant Publicly Responds To Pregnancy Rumor at 43

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated May 4, 2026 12:26 PM ET

Vanessa Bryant has publicly responded to a pregnancy rumor at 43 years old.

The widow of the late, great Kobe Bryant has had to deal with several unfortunate pregnancy rumors over the past several years. Her husband, a five-time NBA champion, and her 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California in January of 2020.

Vanessa Bryant publicly responded to a pregnancy and re-marriage rumor on social media over the weekend. She shot it down.

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - MAY 15: Vanessa Bryant is greeted by presenter Michael Jordan after speaking on behalf of Class of 2020 inductee, Kobe Bryant during the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Kobe Bryant tragically died in a California helicopter crash on Jan 26, 2020. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Vanessa Bryant shot down the pregnancy and re-marriage rumors on social media over the weekend.

“Can you guys decide already…..” she wrote. “Am I pregnant for the 100th time or am I getting remarried???”

Vanessa Bryant addresses the pregnancy and marriage rumors on IG pic.twitter.com/2ogsOoNiIx
— Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) May 4, 2026

Vanessa Bryant fans are defending her

Bryant's supporters are defending her amid the rumors.

"People are just stupid. You expect this woman to remain single for the rest of her life? Kobe would have been booed up by now. Let her live her life!!!!!" one wrote.

"They’ve had this lady pregnant at least 3 times. No baby ever comes. She set to remarry and dating but no wedding ever comes. Like have ppl ever thought maybe she’s still grieving her child dying? Like yes she grieving her husband too but her baby died. She’ll never be the same," one added.

"I don’t know why they be bothered about what she does, who she’s seeing and what not, is she suppose to stay married to her deceased husband ‍♀️leave her alone," one shared.

"What’s the obsession with creating rumors and harassing widows after they tragically lost their husbands?" another shared.

It's unfortunate that Vanessa Bryant has to deal with this, but good for her for calling it out on social media.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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