After countless tributes were poring in on Kobe Bryant‘s birthday, the late basketball star’s widow Vanessa Bryant thanks fans for the outpouring of support.
The 38-year-old shared a photo of her and her three daughters, Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3 and Capri, 1 on Instagram on Monday.
Bryant’s close friend Ciara shared the same photo with a lovely message of support, while she also sent a special gift to Bianka.
Thanks: After countless tributes were poring in on Kobe Bryant’s birthday, the late basketball star’s widow Vanessa Bryant thanks fans for the outpouring of support
‘It takes a village,’ Bryant added in the caption of her adorable Instagram snap with her smiling daughters.
‘Thank you to all my loving family, amazing friends and wonderful fans for your love and support. One day at a time,’ she concluded.
Bryant also shared a video of a special gift that ‘auntie’ Ciara’ and ‘uncle’ Russell Wilson sent Bianka, a mini pink Range Rover vehicle that Bianka was seen behind the wheel of.
Gift: Bryant also shared a video of a special gift that ‘auntie’ Ciara’ and ‘uncle’ Russell Wilson sent Bianka, a mini pink Range Rover vehicle that Bianka was seen behind the wheel of
Vanessa is heard trying to coax her daughter into driving the car, though she isn’t having much luck, joking, ‘It’s like arguing with myself. My little negotiator.’
‘Auntie @ciara and uncle @dangerrusswilson thank you for the RR for BB ~ I “guess” you’ll be taking over driving lessons,’ Vanessa said.
She also joked that her daughter ultimately ‘mastered it,’ adding the hashtags, #thatsmirk and #MambaMentality.
Negotiator: Vanessa is heard trying to coax her daughter into driving the car, though she isn’t having much luck, joking, ‘It’s like arguing with myself. My little negotiator’
Mastered: She also joked that her daughter ultimately ‘mastered it,’ adding the hashtags, #thatsmirk and #MambaMentality
Ciara also showed her support on Instagram, sharing the same photo of Vanessa and her daughters along with a heartfelt message.
‘Seeing you and the girls smile makes my heart smile. You’re the toughest mama I know,’ Ciara began.
‘Seeing you put one foot forward each day is admirable. It ain’t easy, but if I know one thing, Mamba Queen’s capable of it all. Love you V,’ the singer concluded.
Ciara’s gift: Ciara also showed her support on Instagram, sharing the same photo of Vanessa and her daughters along with a heartfelt message
Mamba Queen: ‘Seeing you put one foot forward each day is admirable. It ain’t easy, but if I know one thing, Mamba Queen’s capable of it all. Love you V,’ the singer concluded
Bryant’s birthday on Sunday was celebrated by fans around the world, including by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Bryant shared a photo of the pitcher’s mount at Dodger Stadium, which had the numbers 2 and 24, in honor of both Kobe and his daughter Gigi.
Kim Kardashian was among the many celebs honoring Kobe’s memory, sharing a photo of the entire Bryant family adding, ‘Happy Birthday Kobe!!!’
Tribute: Bryant shared a photo of the pitcher’s mount at Dodger Stadium, which had the numbers 2 and 24, in honor of both Kobe and his daughter Gigi
Celebrate: Bryant’s birthday on Sunday was celebrated by fans around the world, including by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
Honor: Kim Kardashian was among the many celebs honoring Kobe’s memory, sharing a photo of the entire Bryant family adding, ‘Happy Birthday Kobe!!!’