20 Amazing Kobe Bryant Facts You Should Know

Published on February 6, 2020 By Leah Goldberg

Kobe Bryant’s Wife Left High School Because Of Him

It was love at first sight when Kobe Bryant spotted his future wife to be. Bryant was a well-known star when he first saw Vanessa, who was an extra in a hip hop video that was led by Snoop Dogg. He had started romancing her and sending her flowers to her high school. She was only 17 years old at the time. 

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TV crews arrived at Vanessa’s high school, Marina High School, and when Kobe announced he was engaged, things got so crazy that Vanessa had to finish her studies privately. It was well worth it though, as they ended up with a very long marriage that included four children. Their first date was really sweet, as it took place in Disneyland.