Published 16:59 IST, September 23rd 2020

Vanessa Bryant fires back at mom for having "audacity" to discuss private issues on air

Vanessa Bryant responded to her mother Sofia Lane's accusatory comments about being kicked out of the Bryant house; says their personal relations are over.

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Earlier this week, Vanessa Bryant's mor appeared in a Spanish interview clip, claiming to have been kicked out of Kobe Bryant's house. news elicited shock from fans online, as Vanessa's mor, Sofia Laine, was said to be one of Vanessa's support systems after Bryant and Gianna's death on January 26. Bryant and ir 13-year-old daughter lost ir lives in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. As per reports, Laine had temporarily moved in with m after Bryant's death. 

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Vanessa Bryant interview after Laine claims she was kicked out of Bryant house

While talking to PEOPLE, Vanessa expressed anger at her mor's interview, unable to believe this is what she chose to do after Bryant and Gianna passed away so suddenly. Vanessa added that while y have been trying to deal with loss, her mor was talking crying about a house and car, that weren't even in her name. Vanessa furr added that Laine has emptied her apartment (which Vanessa proved) and removed her jewelry to show that she is without any support. 

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"My husband and I have financially supported her over past 20 years," Vanessa added while revealing that she and Kobe Bryant also paid her monthly alimony, which she still continues to do. Furrmore, 38-year-old also refuted previous reports, which spoke about her mor supporting her. According to Vanessa, her mor was t "physically present or emotionally supportive" for her daughter or herself after Bryant and Gianna passed away. She added that her mor's words have been hurtful, and she hopes people will stop talking about ir personal relations in public. 

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Vanessa kicks mom out of Kobe Bryant's home? Sofia Laine interview about her daughter

In her interview with Univision, Laine speaks in Spanish while discussing five-time NBA Champion and her daughter. Laine reveals that Byant's private funeral has been concluded, before breaking down in tears while speaking about Vanessa Bryant. According to Laine, Vanessa asked her to leave Bryant house, while even telling her to return car she was given. 

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16:59 IST, September 23rd 2020