Vanessa Bryant Says Her Mom Is Trying to 'Extort a Financial Windfall' From Her Family

Max George has reportedly split from his girlfriend Stacey Giggs after four years of dating, it has been claimed.The Wanted star Max, 33, and 38 year old Stacey have unfollowed one another on Instagram and deleted their loved-up snaps together. Max, who was paired with Katya Jones on the Strictly Come Dancing tour earlier this year, said Ryan Giggs' ex-wife was "The One" as he joined Strictly in 2020. He also spent time with Stacey's kids, Liberty, 18, and 14 year old Zachary, whom she shares with ex Ryan Giggs.

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Vanessa Bryant‘s mother, Sofia Laine, is speaking out after being accused of extortion in the wake of Kobe Bryant‘s death.Laine, 68, filed a lawsuit against her daughter, 38, on Tuesday, December 15, suing for financial support. Documents filed to a California court claimed that Laine was an unpaid “longtime personal assistant and nanny” to the family and that the late NBA athlete “promised to take care of” her “for the rest of her life.”Vanessa later denied that her mother ever held a position as her nanny or assistant.

Yesterday, when we wrote about Vanessa Bryant‘s messy legal situation with her mother, we truly hoped it would be the start of resolution. Instead, things seem to be getting messier.

The legal battle between Vanessa Bryant and her mother, Sofia Laine, is getting messy. Vanessa accused Sofia of making “false and absurd” claims about her in a lawsuit, which was filed on Dec. 16. Now, Sofia is clapping back with some harsh words about her daughter. To start her statement, Sofia insisted that she never intended to “air [her] family’s grievances in public.” She claimed that she hoped the lawsuit would play out in the courts, and that it was “Vanessa’s own doing” that things went public.

Vanessa Bryant claims her mother, , is trying to “extort” their family months after Kobe Bryant‘s death.Laine, 68, sued her daughter, 38, for financial support, according to court documents obtained by Radar. The lawsuit, filed in California on Tuesday, December 15, claims that Laine “has been a long-time personal assistant and nanny” for Vanessa and the late Kobe.

 Vanessa Bryant  is facing another sad moment in 2020. The 38-year-old former model and philanthropist is getting sued by her mother, Sofia Laine, for financial support.

A lot has happened for Vanessa Bryant and her family during their first year of grieving after the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna back in January. Now, during an already tumultuous period, Vanessa and mother Sofia Laine have ended up in a legal battle revolving around Kobe’s estate.

Vanessa Bryant is reeling from what she says is her mother's attempt to "extort a financial windfall" from her through a "frivolous, disgraceful and unimaginably hurtful" lawsuit. Bryant, 38, made the claims after her mother, Sofia Laine, 68, filed a complaint on Tuesday in California alleging Bryant owes Laine for past unpaid work as a "longtime personal assistant and nanny" for the Bryant family, People magazine reported, citing obtained court documents.

Kobe Bryant’s widow is addressing her mother’s “disgraceful” lawsuit. According to a public statement issued on Thursday, December 17, Vanessa Bryant believes her mom Sofia Laine is trying to extort her family for a “financial windfall.”

Vanessa Bryant’s mother, Sofia Laine, is suing her for financial support in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death.Laine, 68, filed a lawsuit against Vanessa, 38, in California on Tuesday, December 15. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Laine claims she worked as an unpaid “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for the family and the late NBA star “promised to take care of” her “for the rest of her life.”The papers allege: “Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant’s promises did not see the light of day as he is now deceased, and Vanessa Bryant took each and every step she could to void and cancel all of Kobe Bryant’s promises made to [Laine].

Vanessa Bryant‘s soured relationship with her mother, Sofia Laine has turned legal. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, December 16, in California and obtained by HollywoodLife, Laine, 68, is suing her daughter, 38, for financial support, claiming she was unpaid as a “longtime personal assistant and nanny” for the Bryant family. In the 48-page lawsuit, Laine alleges that — before his January 26 death in a tragic helicopter crash at age 41 — Kobe Bryant had “promised to take care of” his mother-in-law “for the rest of her life.”

Vanessa Bryant claims her mother, Sofia Laine, is trying to «extort a financial windfall from» her family following the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant. In new court documents filed in Orange County Superior Court and obtained by ET, Sofia is suing Vanessa and the Kobe Bryant Trust for financial support, claiming the legendary NBA star «promised to take care» of her «for the rest of her life» prior to his death.«Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant's promises did not see the light of day as he is now deceased, and Vanessa Bryant took each and every step she could to void and cancel all of Kobe Bryant's promises made to Plaintiff,» Sofia alleges in the docs.

coronavirus pandemic or the reckoning with long-simmering social injustice issues, the year challenged us all in unexpected ways.But on a lighter note, the year also saw the reunion we've all been waiting for, a jaw-dropping move by the royals and another stunning achievement by none other than Beyonce.As this year comes to a close, ET is looking back on the biggest stories that not just spurred Hollywood into action, but captured the world's attention.No one could escape the coronavirus pandemic this year, which forced countries into lockdowns and quarantine for months. Aside from the devastating death toll, the economy was hit hard, and the entertainment industry wasn't immune.

She recently celebrated her daughter Bianka's fourth birthday with a lavish party and elaborate cake.And on Monday, it was the turn of Vanessa Bryant's youngest daughter Capri to be in the spotlight.The widow of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant posted a sweet clip to her Instagram showing the 18-month-old snacking on orange segments. 'Koko Bean Capri': Vanessa Bryant shared a sweet video of youngest daughter Capri to her Instagram on MondayThe tot was dressed in a Grinch top along with a red and white stripy cardigan and blue jeans.She had a festive ribbon attached to her mop of curls and tiny gold studs in her ears.

 Vanessa Bryant  joined TIME during the magazine’s Person of the Year presentation that aired Thursday night on NBC. The mama gave a touching speech about the ‘profound loss’ felt ‘across the world’ in 2020 and paid tribute to her husband  Kobe Bryant  and their daughter  Gianna.

Vanessa Bryant is remembering all the loved ones we've lost in 2020, including her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant.During the  Person of the Year presentation that aired Thursday night on NBC, a heartwarming pre-recorded message from Vanessa played as an introduction to the In Memoriam segment.«Words cannot do justice to the grief we felt this year. At every level of human connection from across the world to across the table, we experienced profound loss,» Vanessa, 38, expressed.

Vanessa Bryant introduced TIME magazine’s In Memoriam segment on Thursday night, which included her late husband Kobe Bryant and Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The Lakers legend and the couple’s teenage daughter were two of nine people who perished in a helicopter crash in southern California in late January. She delivered a heartfelt speech in a pre-recorded video during an NBC primetime special, which introduced TIME‘s Person of the Year.