family vacation trip

Vanessa Bryant took her daughters to learn more about their Mexican roots

The Bryants are gently reclaiming joy

Natalia, Vanessa and Capri Bryant, get ready to announce the start of a MLB baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 1, 2025 8:02 PM EDTJUL 1, 2025, 8:02 PM EDT

Vanessa Bryant took to social media to share a glimpse of her family vacation trip to her roots. Bryant shared a short reel from Mexico. The sun-drenched clips show Vanessa completely at ease, savoring local food, enjoying the scenery, and making more memories with her daughters.

It’s been over five years since the world mourned with Vanessa Bryant. The devastating loss of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna in 2020 left an unfillable void, but her post isn’t about sorrow, but gently reclaiming joy.

Vanessa Bryant (C) attends the women's basketball semi-final match between Team USA and Team Australia on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)

Vanessa's summer family vacation comes weeks after she shut down pregnancy rumors. On Sunday, June 1, the 43-year-old philanthropist threw some classy shade at the persistent whispers claiming she's pregnant with her fifth child.

In a mic-drop moment, Vanessa posted a meme to her Instagram Stories that showed Rihanna floating in the water, rocking a pair of goggles and a cocktail, and flipping off the camera. The meme's caption read: "Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer," complete with emojis.

Vanessa Bryant attends the Basketball Women's Gold Medal match between Team France and Team USA on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Not satisfied with just one dose of Bad Gal RiRi, Bryant added a second meme to her Stories, this time featuring Rihanna at a red carpet event, captioned, "I'm not mean, I'm just not the one."

Setting the Record Straight

Vanessa Bryant has faced unimaginable challenges since the tragic loss of her husband and their 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash in 2020. Throughout this difficult time, she has carried herself with grace and strength. Vanessa remains dedicated to her family, her philanthropic efforts, and honoring Kobe and Gigi's legacies through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. However, she also knows the importance of protecting her peace, especially when rumors start to spread.

Natalia, left, her mother Vanessa and Capri Bryant, Bianca is hidden behind Capri, get ready to announce the start of a MLB baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: (Photo by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vanessa and Kobe Bryant share four daughters: Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 5, and Gianna.