Angel Reese made history.
Angel Reese attended the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. PDO
Basketball star Angel Reese has taken his game from the parquet floor to the fashion limelight.
On Wednesday, the 23-year-old star of the Chicago Sky stepped on the stage of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York as the first professional athlete.
Reese, who is also known as “Bayou Barbie,” appeared in a pink floral print bra and feather cape as part of the brand’s “Wings Reveal” collection.
During the evening, the 191-centimeter-tall Reese also donned the white wings of an angel that have characterized the show for decades.
– This was meant for me. I’m so happy to be a part of this amazing group, Reese beamed before the show started Associated Press by.
Reese revealed that she practiced the catwalk with a model coach.
– I walk, sleep, play and play, sleep, walk, he joked.
Reese put on the familiar wings for the show. PDO
Outside of sports, Reese is already a true social phenomenon: she has more than 5.2 million followers on Instagram, and according to her X publications, she earns seven-figure sums from modeling.
of Sports Illustrated magazine he has also released his own shoe model with Reebok.
On the basketball court, Reese has had less to celebrate. The WNBA club Chicago Sky, which he represents, remained the jumbo of the Eastern Conference in the 2025 season.