Suni Lee and Angel Reese are trading in their athletic gear for glittering lingerie as they prepare to make their Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debuts in New York City.
The two powerhouse athletes are set to strut along the iconic Brooklyn waterfront runway in Wednesday night’s highly anticipated event.
The Victoria’s Secret show is back in full glamour mode, and alongside Lee and Reese, fans can expect to see big names like Madison Beer, Gigi Hadid, Karol G, and Missy Elliott adding star power to the evening.
Backstage Glam and Excitement
Hours before hitting the runway, Lee and Reese were already soaking up the excitement backstage.
The athletes slipped into luxurious pink-and-white robes while hair and makeup teams worked their magic.
For Lee, the two-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast, being selected for the show was a dream realized.
She shared her joy with fans on Wednesday, calling the opportunity a “dream come true.”
Reese, fresh off her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, revealed she’d been brimming with anticipation since last week, admitting she’d be “freaking out with excitement” as she prepared to step on the catwalk.
Sisterhood and Star Power
The duo didn’t miss the chance to capture the moment with a few backstage photos.
Reese snapped shots with Lee, American model Precious Lee, and legendary British makeup artist Pat McGrath.
“It’s such a surreal and full-circle moment — just last year I was in the audience, inspired and in awe of all the powerful women walking down the runway, and now I get to return as an Angel,” Reese told People.
She added that the night would be “unforgettable” and something she’d always be grateful for.
Reese hopes her appearance will inspire women and girls everywhere to chase dreams both in their professional fields and beyond.
“We can dominate in our field but also chase goals outside of it,” she said, emphasizing that for her, walking the Victoria’s Secret runway is a goal she’s long aspired to achieve.
Sharing the Moment With Fans
The excitement didn’t stay backstage. Reese took to social media on Thursday, telling her followers, “I’ll be walking the Victoria’s Secret 2025 runway show for the first time, and it feels like destiny.”
The show is set to stream at 7pm ET on Prime Video, as well as Victoria’s Secret’s YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram channels, giving fans everywhere the chance to watch these athletes shine in a completely different arena.
From Brand Collaborations to Big Dreams
Although this is their Victoria’s Secret debut, both Lee and Reese are no strangers to modeling.
Lee recently worked on Travis Kelce’s collaboration with American Eagle and has partnerships with brands such as Lululemon and HOKA.
Reese serves as an ambassador for Reebok, Juicy Couture, and more.
A Season of Mixed Emotions for Reese
While the runway is set to be a high point, Reese’s basketball season was a tougher story.
The Chicago Sky ended their second season with a 10-34 record, finishing last in the Eastern Conference and missing out on the playoffs once again.
Despite the setback on the court, Reese’s fashion and modeling success show that her talents extend far beyond basketball.