Vanessa Marie Bryant (née Laine; born Vanessa Urbieta Cornejo on May 5, 1982) is an American philanthropist who married basketball player Kobe Bryant. Vanessa was born in Los Angeles, California.

At a very tender age, her parents divorced. Her biological father relocated to Baja California after their divorce.

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What is Vanessa Bryant ethnicity?

She is of Mexican, Irish, English, and German ancestry. Before transferring to Marina High School, Vanessa Bryant attended St. Boniface Parochial School and was a member of the varsity cheerleading squad.

Where is Vanessa Bryant from?

Many have wondered where exactly Vanessa is from. From our research, we can conclude as a matter of fact that she traces her root from several descents. Vanessa is English, Irish and Mexican.

Is Vanessa Bryant a Mexican?

From our research, it can be confirmed that Vanessa is a Mexican.

She and her husband founded the  Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation in 2007 to provide scholarships to minority college students worldwide.