La La Anthony shed light on her bond with Vanessa Bryant. The 39-year-old television personality and businesswoman opened up about her friendship with the late basketball player Kobe Bryant's wife.

Anthony revealed that she is not only a friend but also like a family to Vanessa. After Kobe's unfortunate death and his daughter, Giana, the actress said that she has been with Vanessa, Bianka Bella Bryant, Natalia Diamante Bryant, and Capri Kobe Bryant at every step.

While the actress admitted that friendship means everything to her, she also revealed that Bryant's children call her auntie. In an interview with Melicia Johnson, Anthony said that she and Bryant's family is close and she has seen their children grow up in front of her.

Anthony said that she was part of Bryant's children's lives, even before they were born. She explained that she and Bryant were good friends even before Kobe and his wife thought about having children. Anthony and Bryant first met while supporting their basketball player husbands, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe, at NBA matches.

However, their friendship got extended beyond the court and they started hanging out with each other. Especially since the tragic incident of the 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and Kobe took place. The Think Like a Man Too star said that she has been supportive of Bryant and her children.

“I’ve been a part of their lives from before they were even thought of, so just to continue to be a part of their journey is amazing, and to be ‘Auntie La La,’ and to always be there for them,” she added. She further said that she will always stand tall with Bryant's family and she won't take this responsibility lightly.

She addressed Bryant's family as "my family" and said that's how it will always be. Anthony said that she will always think in their best interests, regardless of any situation. Considering friendship goals, Anthony seems to always take her friends seriously and always up for supporting them.

Recently, another bestie Kim Kardashian West was in trouble as she celebrated her 40th birthday in a ravishing style. While everyone on social media, including few celebs, criticized her birthday pictures shared on the internet, Anthony supported the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star.

She said that netizens are going to give negative feedback on everything. Anthony said that even if you post a picture wearing blue, they will ask why not red. Moreover, she revealed that the celebration was great as she enjoyed every moment of it.