Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Daughter Bianka’s Kobe Year Birthday: “It’s Your Daddy Year”
Vanessa Bryant is sharing her puppy love.
Kobe Bryant’s wife posted sweet snaps cuddling up with her small dog, holding the furry friend up and smothering the pup with kisses. In another photo, the fluffball sported a red lipstick stain just below the face, showing the aftermath of her smooch.
Vanessa, 43, has a special bond with the teacup dog, who appeared in more pics back in November that showed the pet laying on her lap before moving to a spot between the back of her neck and a pillow that cutely trapped her in place. Per Sports Illustrated, she wrote alongside the photos, “Can’t move now.”
Vanessa—who shares daughters Natalia Bryant, 22, Bianka Bryant, 8, Capri Kobe Bryant, 6, and the late Gianna Bryant with her late husband Kobe—is also a dog mom to a much larger German Shepherd named Loki, first introduced to social media in March 2022.
“My girls are happy,” she wrote at the time alongside a sweet selfie with her “Big Boy” dog and Natalia, Bianka and Capri.
Welcoming Loki to the pack helped the Bryants heal after the loss of their family dog Crucio, which Vanessa announced the month prior.
“We love you, Crucio,” she wrote in February 2022 alongside photos of their special pet. “Thank you for everything sweet boy. Thank you for watching over us. We’re going to miss you. #GoodBoy #RestEasy.”
Support in the tough moment came flooding in from friends including Ciara, Lily Collins, Kyle Richards and Kris Jenner, who wrote, “So sorry Vanessa [heart emoji] we all love you.”
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The Bryants have long been dog lovers, with another dog with a Marvel namesake—this time a French bulldog—having joined the family in June 2020, just five months after Kobe and Gianna’s passing in a tragic helicopter crash.
“Love seeing my girls smile,” Vanessa captioned a photo of Natalia—who has since graduated from the University of Southern California—holding the pup. “Meet Bobby. Aka Bobby ganoush, bobbyrooni, bobbooshka. J/k he’s named after iceman from x-men (blue eyes).”
For more celeb pets, read on.
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria actress introduced her pup Sully in April 2025, writing on Instagram, “He’s become my set best friend, my bowling partner, my nap buddy, mutual water enthusiast, and travel companion.”
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Brie Larson
Brie, who was already a dog mom to pooch Six-Thirty, welcomed her newest addition on Instagram in October 2024, writing, “Proud to announce there’s a new *star* in my life.”
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Kevin Costner
The Yellowstone star introduced his new dog to the world in February 2024, writing on Instagram, “I’m already in love with this special guy.”
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City alum adopted the same kitten Carrie Bradshaw takes in during the second season of And Just Like That.
Jimmy Fallon
Party crasher! The late night talk show host’s dog Gary joined him as he perfomed a remote opening monologue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reese Witherspoon
They’re always there when you need them! The Legally Blonde star was comforted by dogs Pepper and Lou while battling a sinus infection.
Taylor Swift
T.Swift is arguably our favorite cat lady, especially when she posts pics with her cat Meredith. She took her love for cats to another level by starring in the movie Cats.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory actress has many four-legged friends keeping her busy at home.
Ariana Grande
“Guess what everyone it’s time for me to post THIS photo again. happy birthday to the light of my life. my gooooszeeessskeh. i love u i love u i love u,” the “Dangerous Woman” singer wrote in honor of her dog.
Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry
The Carnival Row actor smiled for a picture with then-fiancée’s pup Nugget!
Jennifer Aniston
Dogs will always be there for you! The Friends star loves cuddling up to her dog Clyde.
Jeffree Star
The makeup mogul is a proud parent to multiple Pomeranians.
Emma Chamberlain
The YouTuber’s cat Frankie sure knows how to photo bomb! Frankie and sibling Declan also have their own Instagram account with nearly 200K followers.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
“Our pre-workout ritual. We throw on ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ from Joe Walsh and get to rough housin’. He’s definitely ‘on one’ and feelin’ himself today cause he killed a lizard,” the actor wrote on Instagram. “He also knows when I lay down its a trap! Smart boy. Let’s get to work.”
Zendaya
The Euphoria star gushed about her four-legged friend, “Missing my son…I get to see him in like 3 days #NoonyinNY.”
Liam Hemsworth
“Nothing beats riding your horse on the beach,” the Hunger Games alum joked.
Cara Delevingne
The model is mom to a pet rabbit named Cecil Bunny Delevingne. With a name like that, we are sure the bunny has quite the personality.
Ice T & Coco
This family loves their bulldogs! King Maximus and Princess Alexus have their own Instagram page, too!
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Russell Wilson
The Seatttle Seahawks quarterback brought this adorable pooch home to Ciara. “New Pup Alert!!! Welcome to the Wilson Family!” he captioned the precious pic.
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