Vanessa Bryant And Kobe BryantIts longtime friend had a strong friendship over the years. The two celebrity families have become especially close following the athlete’s tragic death, with Gasol always sharing his support for the Bryant family, including Vanessa and her daughter.
This time, Vanessa took to social media to send a sweet birthday message for Paul’s 2-year-old birthday. “Happy 2nd birthday, Max! We love you so much,” she wrote on Instagram, adding a red heart emoji and posting a photo. He is seen laughing with Paul and Catherine’s son while enjoying a school play.
© Vanessa Bryant/InstagramPaul and Catherine, who are set to welcome their third child soon, paid tribute to Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna Bryant, who tragically died alongside her father. The couple named their second child Elisabeth Gianna Gasol. Vanessa is also Elizabeth’s godmother.
© Cat Gasol/InstagramVanessa has a special bond with the Gasol family, with the couple sending her flowers every year to celebrate her wedding anniversary with Kobe Bryant. “Thank you [Catherine], [Paul]And Ellie Gianna,” she previously wrote on Instagram showing a large floral arrangement with red roses.
© DeFodi ImagesMost recently, Vanessa celebrated Paul’s birthday with a sweet message. “Happy birthday, bro!!! We love you [Paul]” she wrote, adding a heart and birthday cake emoji, posting a photo from Gasol’s Hall of Fame ceremony. “Thank you, sister!! Love you!!” the athlete and philanthropist responded in one comment.
“Happy Birthday to our #1 guy! The best dad, husband, friend, person, everything! We love you so much!” Paul’s wife also wrote at that time. “You’re our sunshine, Dad! I couldn’t ask for a better partner/lover/friend to do this wild life with. Thank you for all you’ve done for us and the amazing example you set for our kids. We love you so much!” He wrote on Father’s Day.
