Stephen Laine is a step-father of the late basketball player Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa. Also, Laine is considered a controversial figure in the media. Further, Vanessa’s mother and step-father divorced in the early 2000s. Moreover, Vanessa remained closer to her step-father even after the divorce.
Her mother has nannied for her daughter for years without pay claimed in an interview. However, her mother Sofia accused Vanessa of telling her to get out of the house months after NBA star Kobe’s death in December 2020. however, Vanessa later cleared the air by giving the statement from her side. Let us scroll over to know more information on his while reading personal life and social media appearance.
Stephen Laine: Bio, Family, Career
The stepfather of Vanessa was born in the year 1949 which makes his age around 72 years as of 2021. He was born in the United States of America but has not revealed the information on his parents. He has the nationality of America and belongs to multiracial caucasian ethnicity. Regarding his education, he reported to completed his schooling online.
From a young age, he had done several odd jobs to support himself financially. He came into the spotlight for being the step-father of Vanessa Bryant the wife of Kobe Bryant. However, he has worked as an inventory manager in a food company. Besides this, he also recognized for doing community service work.
Stephen Laine: Personal Life & Wife
Coming over to her personal life, he met his ex-wife Sofia while he was working as a middle manager of a firm. Mr. Laine is eight years younger than Sofia. However, their marriage relationship ended after they lived together for thirteen years in the early 2000s. Further, at the time, Kobe was also going through his very public rape trial in 2003.
Following their divorce, Sofia reclaimed that Laine was involved in another relationship. Sofia also sought spousal support citing that her daughter and son-in-law will not provide her financial aid. Prior to the statement, Kobe and Vanessa gave Sofia a $120,000 retirement nest egg, a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz, and $50,000 in furniture. Additionally, she left her first husband when Vanessa was three years old, and her first daughter Sophie, 13 years.
Stephen Laine: Net Worth & Social Media Profiles
He has not revealed his current work or business in the media. However, he previously worked as an inventory manager in a food company. He surely is using his experience of different works currently in a new workplace. Therefore, he reportedly has an estimated net worth of around $500 thousand.
He is one of the famous personalities who do not like to be in the limelight. Even though he tries to avoid the media he spotted sometimes in public places.
Stephen Laine: Body Measurements
He has a strong body type that stands to a height of 1.71 meters or 5 feet 6 inches. Other than this, there is no information on his body weight or body measurements.
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