I think Kobe must have wanted to get married. I mean, what does he have to lose by her putting her foot down? He's making millions of dollars and has a bright career ahead of himself. She, on the other hand, is "is active in Marina’s theater club but has no aspirations to be a professional actress". She might have hinted at it, but I don't think Kobe was forced or rushed. Unless....anyone smell bambino on the way? Just kidding.
Do y'all think she'll reneg on that statement about not wanting to be an actress now that she's going to be up in the mix? That will be interesting to see what she ends up pursuing in life (if she does at all).