Being the First Athlete “Victoria Angel” Just Proves One Thing: I’m the Combination of Brain and Beauty

Angel Reese Drops Historic Victoria’s Secret Announcement While Giving Sneak Peek at Her Lingerie

In a moment destined to be replayed across fashion, sports, and social media circles, Angel Reese—the WNBA standout forward—just elevated her brand to a new stratosphere. With a bold and glamorous reveal, she announced that she will become the first professional athlete ever to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show—as a full-fledged Victoria’s Secret Angel. pagesix.com+3AP News+3People.com+3

The way she delivered the news — part high-fashion, part celebration, part audacious statement — sent a crystal-clear message: beauty and brains, strength and style, can live in harmony.

Angel Reese (Photo via Twitter)

The Reveal That Stopped the Scroll

On Instagram, Reese posted a short video that combined theatrical flair and empowered elegance. The clip opens with her in a blush-pink robe, seated in a director’s chair. The tension builds until finally she emerges wearing black lingerie and feathered angel wings. The caption read:

“Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL. I’m finally getting my wings. I’ll be walking the Victoria’s Secret 2025 runway show for the first time, and it feels like destiny. Wings on, heels ready…Catch me on the runway.” New York Post+4AP News+4People.com+4

Victoria’s Secret also shared their affirmation: “Angel Reese, welcome to the runway. The first professional athlete angel… major is an understatement.” AP News+2New York Post+2 The brand’s rollout photos and video offered a peek at Reese in luxurious lace, with classic VS wings as her signature accessory. New York Post+2People.com+2

In that instant, Reese became not just a headline—but a symbol.

Angel Reese makes history whether she is on or off the court.

For years, Reese has dazzled fans with her pregame fashion sense and strutting her stuff in skimpy wear off the court. Now, she is getting set to do it on a real stage.

Reese has opened up about her joy after it was announced that she would become the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret catwalk.

The WNBA sensation will strut her stuff on the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15, where she will appear alongside models Adriana Lima, Alex Consani, and Anok Yai.

On X, Reese posted a video where she could be seen sporting the infamous Victoria’s Secret wings while rocking black lingerie.

Her next post was four different pictures of her posing in that lingerie.

“I’m ready to swap my Angel Reese 1s for heels,” she told PEOPLE.

Angel Reese Continues To Flourish While Her WNBA Career Might Have A Major Move

Angel Reese (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Angel Reese’s offseason started prematurely after missing the Chicago Sky’s final games of the season amid contention with the franchise.

Off the court, the former No. 7 overall pick revealed that she will be walking the runway at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as a model.

On the court, she may have played her final game as a member of the Sky.

Late last month, the two-time all-star skipped her media exit interviews this season, adding more fuel to the fire of a possible split with the only WNBA franchise she’s ever known in her young career.

Weeks before that, she took major backlash from social media for essentially quitting on her team and showing no signs of a reported back issue as she twerked on a private jet.

It’s no secret that Reese is frustrated with being stuck on a non-competitive roster. She spoke out about it and found herself being suspended by the team.