(Image Source: The Los Angeles Times)
BY LAUREN ZIMA
Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce from her husband -- NBA star Kobe -- in mid-December after almost 10 years of marriage amid rumors of infidelity. With no pre-nup, it was expected she would get millions -- now, news is breaking of just how many millions.
AJ HAMMER: “The divorce deal is done and Vanessa will reportedly walk away with $75 million. That’s about half of the couple’s fortune.”
And that $75 million isn’t all. Vanessa will also keep the couple’s three Orange County homes -- worth $19 million total. KCBS reports from Newport Beach, where the houses are all within a half-mile of each other.
“There’s the family’s primary residence in the gated community of Pelican Ridge ... a second huge home ... then a massive estate in an ocean-front development across the street in Pelican Crest.”
That last house was custom-built for Bryant -- but he and Vanessa never even moved in. So $75 million, three houses -- and, reports The LA Times ...
“Legal experts said Vanessa Bryant will probably receive [the] $75 million in addition to ongoing spousal and child support.
WPBF says Vanessa will joins an elite group of wealthy former sports wives -- taking a look at a few famous faces.
“Michael Jordan’s wife Juanita netted $168 million after their marriage of 17 years ended in 2006.”
And noting Elin Nordegren got …
“$100 million after separating from husband Tiger Woods.”
But while Nordegren has remained quiet except for one interview since her split from Woods after he cheated -- TMZ says -- Vanessa may not do the same. VH1’s reality show “Basketball Wives” has plans to court her ...
“Vanessa Bryant has become the Holy Grail for ‘Basketball Wives’ producers ... and TMZ has learned, the people behind the VH1 show are prepping to make her an offer she can't refuse.”
The couple has two children together.
