Angel Reese makes history as Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s first professional athlete

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00:00A history-making moment is about to hit one of the world's most glamorous runways as the first

00:04professional athlete will walk in the Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2025. For more than two

00:10decades, the Victoria's Secret fashion show has been one of the fashion's most talked about

00:14events, blending high fashion, live music, and some of the biggest names on the runway.

00:19At its peak, NPR reports more than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch icons like Tyra Banks,

00:24the Hadid sisters, and Adriana Lima light up the runway. But after 2018,

00:28the show went dark, and in 2019, executives reportedly canceled it,

00:33eminent criticism, and cultural shifts around body image and inclusivity. But after an almost

00:38six-year hiatus, the show returned in 2024 with a new mission, more diversity, extended sizing,

00:45and a modern rebrand. And models like Ashley Graham showcased this new vision on the runway in 2024,

00:51signaling a shift towards inclusion and representation. Now the show is back in the

00:55spotlight, and this year, it's making sports history. As early Thursday morning, WNBA Chicago

01:01Sky forward Angel Reese announced her exciting news on Instagram. Reese captioned her post,

01:06stepping into a dream, from Angel to a Victoria's Secret angel, I'm finally getting my wings,

01:11and it feels like destiny. The post featured a behind-the-scenes carousel of Reese in a baby pink

01:16robe, black lingerie, and the signature white feathered wings, a symbol of the brand's most iconic

01:21runway looks. Fans, including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas, called the moment iconic,

01:27and one social media user on X, even suggested Reese could teach a marketing class, citing her

01:33resume of podcasting, merch, brand deals, and now modeling. But who is this angel getting her new wings?

01:39Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the

01:45WNBA. Known by her nickname, Bayou Barbie, Reese made a major impact during her college basketball career,

01:51with the Maryland Terrapines and LSU Tigers. But Reese's journey hasn't been without controversy.

01:57In 2025, Yahoo Sports reported a heated, ongoing rivalry with fellow basketball star Caitlin Clark,

02:04drawing widespread fan and media attention. Reese was also reportedly suspended by the Chicago Sky in

02:09September 2025 for making critical comments about her teammates and the team in a newspaper article.

02:15Other controversies include accusations of inappropriate social media activity targeting Clark,

02:20and a fan-reported incident in which Reese yelled at Clark during a May 2025 game.

02:26But despite these controversies, Angel's announcement to walk the Victoria's Secret runway

02:30highlights her growing influence both on and off the court. But what's your take on Angel

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