Vanessa claims she is not pregnant! Kobe's widow opened rumors and focused on protecting her inner peace

On June 2, Beijing time, Kobe's widow Vanessa updated social media in response to the rumors that have been circulating recently that she is pregnant. She shared a Rihanna meme on her IG story with the caption saying that she was "not pregnant" and was currently focused on "guarding her inner peace" while "enjoying the joy of the whole summer".

American media Game7 reported that multiple sources confirmed that there are currently no verified reports that Vanessa is pregnant with a fifth child or is in a relationship. The speculation appears to stem from fake images and misleading copy circulating on social media.

Vanessa, 43, has been focused on raising her three daughters — Natalia, 22, Bianca, 8, and Capri, 5, after losing her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna in January 2020. She often shares snippets of her family life on social media, including a recent winter vacation video of her daughters skiing and footage from her family's trip to Disneyland last year.

Her recent IG posts reveal the current state of mind: sharing inspirational content, emphasizing that "pure heart and kindness" are more important than material possessions; Another post read, "I'm not mean, I'm just not used to it," in a suspected response to unnecessary speculation about his private life.

She also wrote on a post: "The only way I can appreciate it is to be a kind person." I don't care what you have, what you wear, where you live, or what car you drive. I have nothing but deep respect for those who are pure in heart and have good intentions. ”

In April 2025, when the University of Connecticut won the NCAA women's basketball championship, Vanessa shared a touching text, mentioning that Gianna, who was once a young basketball star, "would have loved watching the game live" and congratulated the UConn head coach on leading the team to its 12th national championship.

The January 2020 helicopter accident that claimed the lives of Kobe and Gianna killed seven others. Kobe Bryant was 41 years old when he was killed, and Gianna was only 13 years old, and she was already a high-profile hopeful star in women's basketball during her lifetime.

Recent pregnancy rumors have sparked criticism from fans, who believe that the speculation lacks respect for people who have experienced major life tragedies. Social media users have also expressed concern about the spread of false rumors about public figures without verification.