Vanessa Bryant is currently celebrating her 38th birthday. And while she might be happy about turning one year older, it’s a very emotional time due to her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, being killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. On Tuesday, Bryant revealed she discovered an unopened letter from her late husband the day before her birthday.
“Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi [Heart Emoji] I waited to open one more letter on my birthday. It gave me something to look forward to today. [Heart Emoji] Missing the Love of my Life and my sweet little Mamacita- my fellow Taurus. Grateful to wake up to my 3 sweet girls today. Wish we were all together.” she wrote on Instagram.
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What would have been Gianna’s 14th birthday was on May 1, and Vanessa paid tribute to her on Instagram. “Happy 14th Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Gianna,” Bryant wrote. “Mommy loves you more than I can ever show you. You are part of MY SOUL forever. I miss you so much everyday. I wish I could wake up and have you here with me. I miss your smile, your hugs and your giggles. I miss EVERYTHING about YOU, Gigi. I LOVE YOU so much!!!!!!!” And for Bryant’s birthday, she revealed a letter Kobe wrote to her.
Amid the emotional couple days for Bryant, fans have done their best to help lift her up. Here’s a look at fans wishing Vanessa Bryant a happy birthday.
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Letโs send some birthday love to our queen, Vanessa Bryant! ๐ฅณ๐ #HappyBirthdayVanessaBryanthttps://t.co/eWLX0V5aFo
โ BET (@BET) May 5, 2020
#VanessaBryant shared one last letter from #KobeBryant to open on her birthday.. #HappyBirthday Vanessa! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with her and her family! ๐๐๐ #RIPKobeBryant #RIPGiGiBryant @vanessabryant pic.twitter.com/aA3oeYn8gT
โ WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) May 5, 2020
Happy birthday to Vanessa Bryant. โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/R6WGSFC1F4
โ Valentino (@DIORSBITCH) May 5, 2020
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Vanessa Bryant shows the true strength of a Taurus. Graceful and determined. An immovable force that moves millions into tears and faith. Happy birthday to her and may she feel immense love and gratitude today!
โ DJ Love Light ๐ฎ (@LightAsiiDJ) May 5, 2020
Wow my heart breaks for Vanessa Bryant. Not only was it Gigiโs birthday a few days ago, her birthday is today and Motherโs Day is this weekend. I hope she is showered with allllll the love this week. ๐
โ M โ๏ธ (@MINAHATESYOU) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday Vanessa Bryant aka Queen Mamba! ๐ ๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐๐ฝ Strength and #MambaMentality ๐ฆพ The driving force.๐โค๏ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/rIGXmorKQx
โ RIP Kobe/GiGi ๐๐๐ฝ (@EightWitTha24) May 5, 2020
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Happy 38th Birthday to the amazing Vanessa Bryant!!!!
โ Tima #RIPMAMBA #RIPMAMBACITA (@btsmendeskobe) May 5, 2020
I know Kobe and Gigi are smiling down on you from heaven โค pic.twitter.com/0fIHSTDzjg
happy bday Vanessa Bryant! pic.twitter.com/jfQuxXO2gd
โ ใจใใใฅใจใซ (@ejbarba) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday vanessabryant Have a Peacefully Relaxing Day I hope the Letter brings you some Comfort ๐NJOY ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐พ๐พ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ https://t.co/5OU3pcHU1M
โ Neesha Phillips (@yunglookNneesha) May 5, 2020
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@kobebryant its da Queens bday we lov u at #VanessaBryant pic.twitter.com/hvBGbuOobt
โ I Kno TNB DF (@w3tlik3wat3rTTv) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday Vanessa. Muah!#VanessaBryant @LakersNation pic.twitter.com/l5hCvUl2om
โ L.A. Life (@KlimptVerbal) May 5, 2020
Happy birthday beautiful and strong Vanessa, we love you โค๏ธ #VanessaBryant #KobeBryant ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/XAhdcj1m8J
โ Gi Emme (@gi3mm3) May 5, 2020
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Happy birthday to #QueenMamba #VanessaBryant โคโค Always with you Queen. pic.twitter.com/eSeTa0EpFT
โ ivannaโค (@ashley_xoxo236) May 5, 2020
Happy birthday #VanessaBryant ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/cxzQrZEkEY
โ โก Kobe Bean Bryant โก (@Aye_KayyJayy) May 5, 2020
Happy birthday to the beautiful Vanessa Bryant! ๐ฆ pic.twitter.com/XoDGzxaBZT
โ Affinity Magazine (@TheAffinityMag) May 5, 2020
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Vanessa!!! You are so beautiful and strong in my eyes.๐น๐น Always be here with you and love you so much! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ HBD!!! #VanessaBryant #Vanessa pic.twitter.com/FSVoFX2XyL
โ yuejiarui (@aurorecyan_) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday, #VanessaBryant! ๐Weโre wishing you much LOVE and LIGHT today. Love your @OfficialDADance family! pic.twitter.com/3crhaj4P67
โ Debbie Allen Dance Academy (@OfficialDADance) May 5, 2020
happy birthday to Vanessa Bryant โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/jwNTnyq87e
โ isaac (@iaguilar_13) May 5, 2020
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Happy birthday #VanessaBryant pic.twitter.com/1rUoDdpViX
โ RealityGossipGirl (@VegasGossipGrl) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday #QueenMamba ๐ Wishing you So many Blessings!! ๐ #VanessaBryant ๐ pic.twitter.com/VG4lrlHZ3r
โ ~ DeNa MaRiE๐ฆ๐ต๐ท๐ฆ (@Cita408) May 5, 2020
Happy Birthday #VanessaBryant !! Youโre such a strong woman & I pray that God continues to your heart๐๐พโฅ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/PXLCmZHDNo
โ Mambaโจ8๐24๐ (@JaNayNoAiko) May 5, 2020
