We have a good time together.

I love her tremendously.

But we’re best friends too.

Vanessa and Kobe Bryant smiling

It’s a blessing."

That being said, let’s take a look inside Kobe Bryant’s relationship with Vanessa Bryant.

Believe it or not, the iconic basketball player was actually a huge fan of Disney.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant posing

They even had their first date at the park!

I love you my mamacita per sempre."

The two lovebirds waited until Vanessa turned 18 and then said “I do” in April 2001.

The Bryant family at Disneyland

Even though Vanessa was still a high school senior, everyone could tell that the pair was madly inlove.

We’d wake up and do what kids do.

It was just a beautiful time, man."

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant smiling

Although their romance seemed like a fairytale, there was skepticism concerning the relationship.

However, Vanessa and Kobe continued to surprise people.

Happy 19th wedding anniversary baby.

Vanessa holding Kobe Bryant

I miss you so much.

I wish you were here to hold me in your arms.

I love you."

The Bryant family smiling

In aninterview with Jimmy Kimmel, Kobe smiled and gushed, “I love having girls.”

It seems like Vanessa and Kobe could not have loved their four girls any more!

In a statement reported by theChicago Tribune, Kobe said, “I’m innocent.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant at a press conference

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.

That’s something I have to deal with.”

In December 2011,ESPNreported that Vanessa filed for divorce from Kobe due to “irreconcilable differences.”

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant at awards show

However, their estrangement did not last long.

Vanessa shared in a post, “We are pleased to announce that we have reconciled.

Our divorce action will be dismissed.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant talking

We are looking forward to our future together.”

In February 2020, Vanessasharedan old interview clip where Kobe was asked a series of rapid-fire questions.

According toPeople, the couple made a generous donation of at least $1 million.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant grinning

When the museum opened, Kobetweeted, “Go.

There is no greater testament to this country than the stories in this building.

Honored to be a part of it.”

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant looking at the camera

As most proud parents do, Vanessa and Kobe loved to post photos of their girls on Instagram.

One of these projects includedGranity Studios(viaPeople).

Kobe started the multimedia company with the goal of creating stories about young athletes.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant with their daughters

Kobe explained, “The novel writing really started just for the kids.

You’ve got to work.”

Vanessasaid, “He was my everything.

Kobe Bryant holding an award with Vanessa

Kobe and I have been together since I was 17 and a half years old.

They inspire me to try harder and be better every day.”

Vanessa Bryant wearing pink dress