“Flat Blonde? No Cake?” – Angel Reese Declares Herself the New Face (and Booty) of Victoria’s Secret in Wild Rant

In a moment that shook both the fashion and basketball worlds to their rhinestone-covered core, WNBA star and viral sensation Angel Reese has proclaimed herself the true savior of the Victoria’s Secret brand — and she’s not holding back.

“Four billion people watch Victoria’s Secret because of me,” Reese allegedly said in an off-the-cuff moment that has since exploded across social media. “She’s just a flat-ass blonde. No cake like me, period.”

The “flat-ass blonde” in question? None other than iconic supermodel Candice Swanepoel, long considered one of the definitive faces of Victoria’s Secret — until now, apparently.

While no official statement has been made by Swanepoel (likely because she’s too busy being rich, ethereal, and unbothered), sources close to the runway queen say she “literally has no idea who Angel Reese is.”

From Hoops to Heels?

Since gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated and walking the runway at NYFW, Angel Reese has made it clear she’s not just a baller — she’s a brand. With a massive social media following and more confidence than a room full of Kardashians, Reese is boldly stepping into the fashion spotlight. Whether anyone asked her to or not.

Victoria’s Secret: Resurrected?

Once criticized for being outdated and tone-deaf, Victoria’s Secret has been clawing its way back into cultural relevance. And Reese? She believes she’s the reason.

“The show was dead until I pulled up,” she allegedly said. “Nobody cares about skinny wings and soft music anymore. They want attitude. They want body. They want me.”

Fans React

Online reaction has ranged from delighted to deeply confused. Some fans are hailing Reese as a queen for speaking her mind and challenging beauty norms. Others are just wondering if she’s trolling.

“I mean, I love the confidence,” one fan tweeted. “But dragging Candice Swanepoel? That’s like beefing with a Victoria’s Secret mannequin. What’s the point?”

Final Thoughts

Whether Reese is serious or just stirring the pot (spoiler: probably both), one thing’s for sure — she knows how to keep her name trending. In a world where headlines matter more than hemlines, maybe that is the secret.

Lisa Leslie Admits Angel Reese ‘Wish’ Amid Chicago Sky Trade Speculation

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie didn’t mince words about Angel Reese’s tenure with the Chicago Sky.

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Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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There has been a lot of speculation about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese potentially getting traded in the future. This stems from the inflammatory comments Reese made about the franchise in a September article from the Chicago Tribune.

Reese was quoted in the article as saying, “I’m not settling for the same s*** we did this year,” regarding the front office failing to add enough impact players to the team’s roster this past offseason, which led to a mediocre 2025 campaign from the team. She also conveyed that if the front office comes up short in her eyes once again this offseason, she would have no problem leaving the team (presumably via making a trade request).

Chatter regarding Reese’s comments has died down in recent weeks. This is largely because Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca made it clear that he has no intention of trading Reese this offseason when speaking with the media last month.

Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Then again, it would have been absurd to think Pagliocca would have gone public with his intention to trade his best player rather than discreetly shopping her behind closed doors. That is not to say Pagliocca is actively trying to trade Reese right now. But there’s a case to be made that doing so would be mutually beneficial.

Lisa Leslie Speaks on What Angel Reese Has Missed With Chicago Sky

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie made it clear what she wants for Reese in case she gets traded during an October 16 episode of The Good Follow podcast.

“I don’t know that she necessarily had the veteran leadership that she should have had coming into the WNBA. I wish that for her,” Leslie said of Reese. “You think about the top teams, like a Minnesota, and you think about Napheesa Collier having someone like [Sylvia Fowles]. To have a veteran that’s like, ‘Hey, this is how we do, this is how we work.’ She didn’t have that, and she still hasn’t had that.

“That’s the part where I feel like, wow, your introduction to this league really hasn’t been what most rookies have. And that’s the opportunity to be a rookie, and have a veteran that leads you,” Leslie added. “I think in some ways, I wish she would have more of that veteran leadership on the team, day in and day out.

“And I hope for the future, I don’t know what’s going to happen with Chicago. But if she ends up somewhere else, that she can end up in a place where a team can really appreciate what she brings to the table. Because she’s a baller,” Leslie concluded.

Lisa Leslie on Angel Reese not having veteran leadership on the Chicago Sky:

“Idk that she necessarily had the veteran leadership that she should have had—if she ends up somewhere else, that she can end up in a place where a team can really appreciate what she brings” pic.twitter.com/acil2WMj3E

— AngelReeseCenter (@angelreesec) October 17, 2025

It will be fascinating to see how long Reese is in Chicago for and where she might end up in case she gets traded.