When Kobe Bryant tragically passed away, Vanessa Bryant not only lost her husband and daughter but also faced a strained relationship with her mother, Sofia Laine.
Laine has taken legal action against her daughter, claiming she did not receive compensation for her role as a “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for the Bryant family. She stated that Kobe had promised to support her for life, but those promises were allegedly disregarded by Vanessa after his death.
In response, Vanessa Bryant refuted the claims, accusing her mother of attempting to extort money from their family. She clarified that her mother was never employed as a personal assistant or nanny and highlighted that she and Kobe were the primary caregivers for their children.
Vanessa explained that her mother resided in nearby properties rent-free at Vanessa’s arrangement and only occasionally looked after the children. She disputed her mother’s demand for payment, alleging that the claims were untrue and exaggerated.
Despite trying to reconcile with her mother, Vanessa asserted that her mother went public with false allegations against the family. Vanessa mentioned that she had offered her mother financial support, but her mother continued to make unreasonable demands.
Vanessa expressed her disappointment in her mother’s actions, stating that her late husband Kobe would be equally dismayed by her behavior. She labeled the lawsuit filed by her mother as hurtful, disgraceful, and frivolous, emphasizing the negative impact it has on her and her children.
Vanessa emphasized that Kobe had made no promises to her mother regarding financial support and criticized her mother for seeking more money than Kobe had ever spent on her. She lamented her mother’s lack of empathy and highlighted that she and Kobe had never hindered her mother’s ability to support herself.
The ongoing legal battle between Vanessa Bryant and her mother adds another layer of complexity to the family’s already tragic situation following the loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
