Vanessa Bryant Pregnancy Rumor Goes Viral — But It’s 100% False
The internet was in a frenzy this week after a viral Facebook post claimed that Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is pregnant — allegedly by a current, twenty-something NBA player. As the post began gaining traction across social media platforms, speculation exploded. But after a bit of digging, it turns out the headline-making rumor is completely untrue.
According to a Media Take Out investigation, which included speaking directly to sources close to Vanessa, the story is a complete fabrication. Multiple individuals in her inner circle confirmed that Vanessa is not pregnant, she’s not dating a young NBA player, and she is not amused by the rumors.
In fact, the situation has gone far beyond internet gossip. Media Take Out reports that Vanessa has hired a legal teamto take action against the originator of the false claims, and potentially against anyone continuing to spread them. That means some Facebook posters may want to start cleaning up their timelines — because this is not the kind of rumor that fades quietly into the background.
“Vanessa is a widow, a mother, and someone who has made a conscious choice to live a private, respectful life,” a source familiar with the situation told the outlet. “She is incredibly upset that someone would make up such a personal and damaging lie.”
Since losing her husband Kobe and their daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash in 2020, Vanessa has kept a low profile, focusing on raising her daughters and honoring her family’s legacy through charitable work and advocacy. While she does make the occasional public appearance — often tied to events related to Kobe or philanthropic efforts — she has largely stayed away from the spotlight.
And understandably so. The Bryant family has been through immense public grief, and Vanessa has often been praised for the grace and strength she’s shown through unimaginable circumstances.
That’s why this latest wave of viral gossip struck such a nerve with fans and followers — many of whom were quick to call the rumor out as disrespectful and baseless.
“People need to leave Vanessa Bryant alone. She’s been through enough,” one Twitter user wrote. “Spreading fake news like this is not just messy — it’s harmful.”
So, let’s set the record straight: Vanessa Bryant is not pregnant, she’s not romantically involved with any NBA player, and she’s taking legal steps to protect her name and her peace.
Consider this your official reminder that not everything you read on the internet — especially from a random Facebook post — deserves a retweet, a like, or a share. And when it comes to someone like Vanessa Bryant, who’s chosen dignity and privacy over drama and attention, maybe we should all follow her lead.
