NEW YORK — The lights, the cameras, the iconic wings. Angel Reese — the unapologetic, unstoppable force of the WNBA — just made history once again, this time far from the basketball court. On Wednesday night, the 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete to ever walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and she did it with the same confidence that’s made her one of the sport’s biggest stars.
The moment was electric. Under the glow of Manhattan’s most glamorous runway, Reese appeared in a pink floral lingerie set paired with the brand’s signature angel wings, her stride exuding the same swagger that’s turned her into a household name. Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee also joined the show, marking a rare and powerful crossover between fashion and sports — two worlds that rarely collide on such a global stage.
For Reese, though, this wasn’t just a modeling gig. It was a statement.
“It was destined for me,” she told The Associated Press before the show. “This is already for me. I’m so happy to be in this room with so many amazing women. The team that put this together has been incredible. I’m just excited.”
Excited, yes — but also making history.
Reese’s Victoria’s Secret debut marks a cultural turning point, the first time the legendary brand has featured a professional athlete in its flagship event. Once known solely for its supermodels, the show is now embracing a new era of representation — one that celebrates power, diversity, and individuality. And no one embodies that mix better than Angel Reese.
The past year has been nothing short of a whirlwind for the LSU alum. She’s become a WNBA All-Star, the league’s rebounding leader, an Unrivaled tournament champion, and one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet. With endorsement deals, viral moments, and millions of social media followers, Reese has turned her platform into something much bigger than basketball.
“She’s rewriting what it means to be a modern athlete,” one sports insider told The Standard. “She’s got the game, the glamour, and the confidence to make waves in any arena she steps into — whether it’s the court or the catwalk.”
And she’s not slowing down.
In a message that quickly went viral after the show, Reese shared what the night meant to her and why it’s only the beginning.
“I hope I can inspire women and girls everywhere and remind them that we can dominate in our field — but also chase our goals outside of it,” she said. “You can be strong, you can be beautiful, you can be bold — all at once.”
That message hit home. Fans flooded social media with clips and comments celebrating Reese’s breakthrough moment. “Angel Reese isn’t just playing the game,” one fan posted on X. “She’s changing the game.”
Her Victoria’s Secret debut adds another layer to what has already been a defining year for women in sports — a year where athletes are claiming their space not only on the scoreboard but also in fashion, culture, and business. From Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking jersey sales to Sabrina Ionescu’s sneaker line with Nike, female athletes are now the faces of global brands — and Angel Reese just raised the bar even higher.
As the music faded and the lights dimmed, Reese stood on the runway, wings spread, smile fierce — a reminder that greatness doesn’t have to fit in a box. She’s a baller, a trendsetter, a businesswoman, and now, a bona fide runway icon.
Angel Reese didn’t just walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She walked into history — and the world won’t forget it.
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