Vanessa Bryant in black sunglasses

Vanessa Bryant is boxing out all the noise surrounding her personal life.

The widow of the late Kobe Bryant found herself at the center of nasty rumors that stated she was pregnant.

In the past few days, some gossip platforms have shared rumors that Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA icon Kobe Bryant, is pregnant and in a relationship with a younger basketball player. No reports have suggested Vanessa’s pregnancy, nor has she been spotted with anyone. So, these claims remain completely unverified, and it’s unclear where the speculation originated.

According to a Media Take Out investigation, which included speaking directly to sources close to Vanessa, the story was completely fabricated.

The report says Vanessa is not pregnant and is not dating any NBA player. Bryant is reportedly “not amused by the rumors.”

Media Take Out reports that Vanessa has also “hired a legal team to take action against the originator of the false claims and potentially against anyone continuing to spread them.”

“Vanessa is a widow, a mother, and someone who has made a conscious choice to live a private, respectful life,” a source familiar with the situation told the outlet. “She is incredibly upset that someone would make up such a personal and damaging lie.”

Vanessa Bryant Responds To Pregnancy Claims

Vanessa BryantWEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 13: Vanessa Bryant attends the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Center on November 13, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Vanessa Bryant is setting the record straight on pregnancy rumors flying around social media.

The 43-year-old addressed the rumors with assistance from Rihanna, using the songstress’ chilling out meme to address the false rumors.

The meme shows Rihanna flipping off the camera while smiling, holding a drink, and snorkeling goggles over her head.

“Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer,” Bryant shared on her Instagram Story with partying emojis.

The 43-year-old followed up on the post with another Rihanna meme that read, “I’m not mean; I’m just not the one.”

Vanessa took the time to shut down the rumors amid her day at Disneyland with her two youngest daughters.