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Angel Reese broke barriers as the first pro athlete on the Victoria's Secret runway, facing criticism about beauty standards and receiving strong support from fans and influencers.
- On Wednesday, Angel Reese became the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria's Secret runway at the 2025 show, wearing pink underwear and giant angel wings.
- Critics pointed to a perceived contradiction between Reese's past remarks and her runway role, seizing on her rejection of objectification yet joining the lingerie showcase.
- Reese emphasized her preparation, saying `No, I've had an actual walking coach` and `Like, I've actually been to a place and done it`; she walked twice and modeled two looks including pointy wings.
- In the immediate aftermath, defenders and fans flooded social feeds as Tanya Ray Fox posted a viral Threads video accusing critics of masking prejudice, while supporters praised Angel Reese's appearance and future potential.
- The debut fed a larger conversation about who fashion considers beautiful, as Angel Reese's prior Sports Illustrated work and viral swimsuit posts intensified debates on beauty standards and inclusivity.
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Angel Reese is feeling the love after strutting down the Victoria’s Secret runway, making history as the first professional athlete to grace the iconic fashion show’s catwalk — and, apparently, that was enough to send the internet into a full-blown meltdown. The 6-foot-3 WNBA star took the stage Wednesday during the 2025 Victoria’s Secret fashion show, radiating confidence as she told viewers beforehand on Amazon Live, “I am so happy to be a Vic…
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Angel Reese and Suni Lee (22) celebrated a premiere and made history on Wednesday night. For the first time, professional athletes were sent to the catwalk of the famous Victoria's Secret fashion show. Angel, WNBA player and two times Olympic gold medalist, presented herself in a stunning pink lingerie set with floral details, suspenders and a floral fur scarf. In her second outfit, she combined fine lace with a transparent, sparkling top and gl…
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