Kobe and Vanessa Bryant had endless amounts of adoration for one another, and that love shone through whenever they were photographed together. Here's a look back at some moments shared by the beautiful couple before tragedy struck... from their first time stepping out together for an awards show two decades ago to what would be their last public event appearance!
The Best Pictures Of Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Through The Years
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Kobe and Vanessa certainly looked cozy together at this after party! The red roses and Vanessa's shimmering gold dress added some romantic flair.
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
This was Kobe and Vanessa's first time stepping out as a couple for a red carpet event, all the way back in 2000! It would be the start of many more sweet moments to come for the next two decades.
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
Still early on in their relationship, the couple made a red carpet appearance at the Rush Hour 2 premiere, looking stylish and classy.
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
Kobe and Vanessa looked stunning together, channeling Hollywood glamour as they shared this intimate red carpet moment.
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Kobe beamed brightly with his arm around Vanessa, who glowed in yellow while pregnant with their second child!
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
Another Hollywood event for the stunning couple! They stayed close together on the red carpet before the sports awards show.
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
Kobe and Vanessa loved making memories with their daughters! In this picture from their family trip to Disneyland following Kobe's NBA championship win, the four of them definitely look like they were in the "happiest place on Earth" at that time!
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Laine Bryant attend the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018. They both looked absolutely incredible, and it was a big night for Kobe!
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
With Vanessa at his side in a gorgeous red dress, Kobe looks ecstatic as he proudly raises his Oscar! Bryant won for "Best Animated Short" in 2018 for his short film Dear Basketball.
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
Such a genuine and joyful moment for the couple! They were all smiles as Kobe put his arms around Vanessa's baby bump, the two of them expecting baby number 4!