Michelle Obama Receives Love After Wearing Vanessa Bryant's 'Mambacita' Sweatshirt
By TheBlast Staff on May 19, 2021 at 10:05 PM EDT
Michelle Obama- Instagram
Vanessa Bryant has been doing her best to heal over the last year and a half after losing her husband, Kobe Bryant, and her 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, to a helicopter crash in 2020 in Calabasas, CA. This horrific tragedy ensued as Kobe and Gianna were on their way with seven others to a basketball game that Gianna and her teammates were going to play in at the Mamba Sports Academy. Since then though, Vanessa has done a phenomenal job of keeping Kobe and Gianna's memories alive.
Michelle Wears Mambacita Hoodie In Honor Of Gianna Bryant
Michelle Obama- Instagram
Vanessa recently launched the new "Mambacita" hoodies in honor of Gianna's birthday this month. She would've been 14 and the support has been overwhelming for these hoodies. One celebrity who has been seen wearing this is former First Lady, Michelle Obama. She posted a photo of herself sitting down as she sported the white and purple hoodie which contains the red Mambacita lettering, which has been a very popular item among other celebrities and supporters.
Michelle Reflected On Vanessa's Strength Over The Past Year
Vanessa Bryant- Instagram
As Mrs. Obama posted this photo on Instagram, she also inserted a powerful caption. This was in regards to Vanessa Bryant's strength in continuing to try to overcome this tragedy emotionally ever since January 26, 2020.
"As a wife and mother, I have thought a lot about what Vanessa Bryant has been going through this past year. I was touched hearing her speak with such courage and strength this past weekend at the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring Kobe, and I am proud to join so many others in building upon Gianna’s legacy by supporting the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation."
Social Media Applauds Michelle For Support Of Vanessa And Gianna Bryant
Michelle Obama- Instagram
"@VanessaBryant, all my love to you and the girls and the next generation of athletes you are working to empower," Michelle added." #PlayGigisWay ❤️"
Since the post, the former First Lady has received tons of support on apps such as Twitter and Instagram. Many users made posts expressing8 how seeing Mrs. Obama in the Mambacita hoodie warmed their day and how great it was seeing Gianna Bryant's legacy continuing to be honored like this.
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Kobe Bryant Was Inducted Into Basketball Hall Of Fame Last Weekend
Vanessa Bryant- Instagram
Last weekend, it was another emotional one for Vanessa and the Bryant family as Kobe was inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. This ceremony was originally supposed to be held in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kobe was in an impressive hall of fame class as it also included Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Tamika Catchings. Vanessa spoke on stage as she expressed her love for Kobe and was also joined by Kobe's good friend, the legendary Michael Jordan.
