Waving goodbye to Kobe and LA? Vanessa Bryant 'planning to move to New York'
By Amelia Proud
Last updated at 4:38 PM on 20th February 2012
They're going through a divorces, but when Kobe and Vanessa Bryant were spotted kissing last Tuesday... hopes were raised.
Emotions were running high for the 33-year-old NBA player; he'd just beaten the Atlanta Hawks with his team, the LA Lakers.
Add to that, it was Valentine's Day and the estranged wife he is said to still be madly in love with had been cheering him on, dressed in a bright lovers red.
But TMZ are reporting that Vanessa, 29 , and her children were in New York City over the weekend, looking for a big apartment.
A move to the East Coast wouldn't just be a blow for reconciliation hopes as far as Kobe is concerned, it would also devastate him to be so far away from the couple's daughters.
Both parties had requested custody of Natalia, nine, and Gianna, five.
Real estate sources told the website she is definitely buying a place in Manhattan, though won't indicate if she intends to quit LA.
Vanessa now owns three estates in Newport Beach, after Kobe transferred title to her as part of their divorce -- which has not yet become final.
Vanessa will get a total of $75 mil in the settlement.
TMZ write: 'As for whether Vanessa would move away from California ... we're told she thinks Lakers fans and Lakers wives don't like her -- at least that's the way she perceives it.'
The star is said to have promised his wife of nearly 11 years that he'll never stray again.
According to TMZ.com, he has 'aggressively' pursued Vanessa for the last three weeks.
He's been doing everything in his power to get her back, including buying lavish gifts such as an expensive piece of jewelry.
Though she's been receptive and wants to believe him, sources say she's not sure their marriage can be saved.
Though Vanessa filed legal documents to terminate their marriage last December, insiders say they wouldn't be surprised if the papers were withdrawn because 'they really love each other.'
They were seen kissing in the stands and later, in a tunnel on the way to the locker room.
If they do decide to move forward with their divorce, it won't become final until mid-June.
If they do terminate their marriage, they have asked for joint custody of their two daughters, nine-year-old Natalia and Gianna, five.
B-13 Peer Review: I met Kobe' and it appeared to me that he was a good family man, patient, and good naturedly. It appeared to me that fame hadn't gone to his head, he is grounded, respectful, and responsible; moreover, he is human. I really hope that he and his wife works things out.
Last updated at 4:38 PM on 20th February 2012
They're going through a divorces, but when Kobe and Vanessa Bryant were spotted kissing last Tuesday... hopes were raised.
Emotions were running high for the 33-year-old NBA player; he'd just beaten the Atlanta Hawks with his team, the LA Lakers.
Add to that, it was Valentine's Day and the estranged wife he is said to still be madly in love with had been cheering him on, dressed in a bright lovers red.
Appearances can be deceptive: Vanessa Bryant locked lips with estranged husband Kobe after the Lakers game on Valentine's Day
A move to the East Coast wouldn't just be a blow for reconciliation hopes as far as Kobe is concerned, it would also devastate him to be so far away from the couple's daughters.
Both parties had requested custody of Natalia, nine, and Gianna, five.
Real estate sources told the website she is definitely buying a place in Manhattan, though won't indicate if she intends to quit LA.
Proud moment: Kobe with his wife and daughters Natalia and Gianna at his hand and footprint ceremony in Hollywood last year
Vanessa now owns three estates in Newport Beach, after Kobe transferred title to her as part of their divorce -- which has not yet become final.
Vanessa will get a total of $75 mil in the settlement.
TMZ write: 'As for whether Vanessa would move away from California ... we're told she thinks Lakers fans and Lakers wives don't like her -- at least that's the way she perceives it.'
The star is said to have promised his wife of nearly 11 years that he'll never stray again.
In action: Kobe drives past the Boston Celtics
According to TMZ.com, he has 'aggressively' pursued Vanessa for the last three weeks.
He's been doing everything in his power to get her back, including buying lavish gifts such as an expensive piece of jewelry.
Though she's been receptive and wants to believe him, sources say she's not sure their marriage can be saved.
Though Vanessa filed legal documents to terminate their marriage last December, insiders say they wouldn't be surprised if the papers were withdrawn because 'they really love each other.'
They were seen kissing in the stands and later, in a tunnel on the way to the locker room.
If they do decide to move forward with their divorce, it won't become final until mid-June.
If they do terminate their marriage, they have asked for joint custody of their two daughters, nine-year-old Natalia and Gianna, five.
B-13 Peer Review: I met Kobe' and it appeared to me that he was a good family man, patient, and good naturedly. It appeared to me that fame hadn't gone to his head, he is grounded, respectful, and responsible; moreover, he is human. I really hope that he and his wife works things out.
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