Angel Reese Makes Her Victoria's Secret Campaign Debut

The WNBA player and model is building a platform not to be contained.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:00pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering bronze sequins and glittering disco-ball textures, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to create a glamorous, high-fashion aesthetic.Reese's Victoria's Secret campaign celebrates the brand's new 'bronze bombshell' aesthetic, showcasing the model's confidence and versatility.Chicago Today

Angel Reese, a 23-year-old WNBA player with the Chicago Sky, has made her debut in a new Victoria's Secret swimwear and beauty campaign shot in Barbados. Reese, who is also a podcaster, says she has always been interested in fashion and sees her modeling work as an important part of building her own brand and narrative beyond just basketball.

Why it matters

Reese's Victoria's Secret campaign represents the growing trend of professional athletes, especially women, expanding their personal brands and platforms beyond just their sports. As Reese notes, she wants to control her own narrative and not be defined solely by her basketball career, which she acknowledges will one day come to an end.

The details

For the campaign, Reese shot in Barbados, which she calls 'Bombshell Island,' introducing Victoria's Secret's new strapless swimwear style. Reese says she has been practicing walking in heels for two months with a coach to prepare for the runway, and that the confidence she's built from that practice translates to her performance on the basketball court. Reese also discusses the importance of having her own podcast platform to share her story and give guests a comfortable space to speak freely.

  • Reese will enter her third WNBA season with the Chicago Sky on May 8, 2026.
  • Reese walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2025.

The players

Angel Reese

A 23-year-old WNBA player with the Chicago Sky who is also a model and podcaster.

Tyra Banks

A former Victoria's Secret Angel who Reese saw walk the runway in 2024, inspiring Reese to pursue her own Victoria's Secret campaign.

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What they’re saying

“'Basketball is gonna stop one day. It's important to have your own narrative and be able to take control of that.'”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player and Model

“'When it comes out, we're gonna break the internet again.'”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player and Model

What’s next

Reese will continue her partnership with Victoria's Secret, with more 'unforgettable experiences' planned for the future.

The takeaway

Reese's Victoria's Secret campaign demonstrates how top female athletes are increasingly using modeling and other creative pursuits to build their personal brands and expand their platforms beyond just their sports. By taking control of her own narrative, Reese is positioning herself for a successful career that extends well beyond her time on the basketball court.