Renaldo Wilson Defends Vanessa Bryant Amidst AI Scandal
Vanessa Bryant recently found herself at the center of a malicious online controversy fueled by fake pregnancy rumors and AI-generated deepfakes. After initially addressing the gossip, the harassment intensified when trolls began circulating fabricated images of her appearing pregnant alongside a man who closely resembled Boston Celtics star Jalen Brown.
As these disturbing images went viral, A’ja Wilson’s brother, Renaldo Wilson, stepped up to defend Bryant and condemn the online attacks.
Renaldo Wilson's Powerful Defense
In a strong show of support, Renaldo Wilson called out the trolls for their relentless hounding of Vanessa Bryant. He highlighted the unfair scrutiny she faces simply because of her late husband, the legendary Kobe Bryant.
He wrote, “5 years is long enough, bro. The only reason why everybody's making a big deal of this is the fact that she was with Kobe. If it was anybody else, nobody would have been saying a word. She's human, just like everybody else.”
His comment, made nearly five years after the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe and Gigi Bryant, resonated with many and underscored the public support that still surrounds the Bryant family. The photos, which have been confirmed as AI-generated deepfakes, have not been addressed by Jalen Brown or Vanessa Bryant directly since their circulation.
Vanessa Bryant's Bold Response to Rumors
Before the deepfake images surfaced, Vanessa had already addressed the initial pregnancy rumors with a clever and definitive statement on her Instagram Story. She posted a popular meme of Rihanna holding up her middle finger to shut down the speculation.
She captioned the post, “Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer.” This bold move was widely praised for its directness, effectively silencing the media and trolls at the time. While she has yet to comment on the new wave of AI-generated harassment, her supporters are confident she will continue to handle the situation with strength and composure.
Read more about her initial response to the pregnancy rumors here.
