Kobe Bryant’s Widow Vanessa Bryant Shuts Down 27-Year-Old Boyfriend Rumors With Rihanna Meme: ‘Not Pregnant And Having Fun’

Now, the talk of the town is Vanessa is expecting her fifth child with new young partner.

June 2, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on June 2, 2026

Vanessa Bryant has had enough of the rumors about her pregnancy and her younger boyfriend.

Folks have even been discussing her closeness to Pau Gasol, not only her new younger boyfriend, but also suggesting that she might be pregnant.

Vanessa decided to respond humorously on Instagram.

She shared a picture of Rihanna meme relaxing in a pool with a drink in one hand and making a hand sign with the other.

The meme stated, “Not pregnant and having fun all summer” to clear up the rumors.

People were saying they wouldn’t believe anything unless Pau Gasol said it himself, but Vanessa’s post shows she’s just enjoying her life and doesn’t care about the gossip.

Vanessa Bryant Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors After Online Speculation Links Her to Younger Man and Pau Gasol

This 25 January marked five years since the tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas that took the lives of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.

Kobe and Vanessa had been together since high school and were married for 19 years.

Vanessa Bryant responds to people saying she is pregnant via IG

— Devin ☀️ (@DevDock)

Although Vanessa filed for divorce in 2011, she withdrew it two years later.

Kobe is survived by his three daughters: Natalia Diamante, Bianka Bella, and Capri Kobe.

The girls enjoyed a fun ski trip with their mom to celebrate the New Year.

At the same time, folks are saying that grown men are upset about rumors of Vanessa Bryant being pregnant.

They feel it’s time to let her move on since her husband has been gone for five years.

Vanessa Bryant shared another meme featuring Rihanna, adding the caption: “I mean, I am not just the only one.”

The post, shared through her Instagram account @vanessabryant, was clearly aimed at shutting down rumors.

It came after some people online started spreading unconfirmed photos suggesting she had a “baby bump” with a 27-year-old unidentified basketball player boyfriend.

Her posts were a clear response to those trolling her with false claims.

Vanessa Bryant pregnant again? New claims surface about Kobe Bryant’s wife dating a young basketball player.

— Dr. FeelingsxFree (@chudunno_me)

After rumors began circulating online about Vanessa Bryant possibly being pregnant, some fans of the late Kobe Bryant were quick to criticize her, accusing her of seeking attention.

The false claims also suggested that even though it’s been five years since Kobe’s tragic passing, some people still feel it’s too soon for Vanessa to move on with her life.

As the gossip spread, online comments became invasive, with people inquiring about the father’s identity.

Some speculated it could be family friend Pau Gasol, while others began claiming she might be dating a younger, unnamed man.

None of these rumors have been confirmed, and Vanessa has already responded in her way, making it clear she’s not pregnant and unbothered by the drama.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Celebrities who have lost their homes in the blaze include Sally Field, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Diane Warren, and many more.
• On August 2, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Statue, created by Karon Davis and the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany.
• Vanessa and Kobe founded the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation in 2007 to provide scholarships to minority students.

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