Angel Reese, Suni Lee Star in Backstage Photos for 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Preparations are already underway ahead of Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and six-time Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee walking the runway at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
The festivities start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday night. As one would expect, this is an all-day affair for the people taking part. Photographers documented some of Reese's and Lee's experiences backstage:
Reese announced on Oct. 9 she was selected to be a model for the famous event. It was another sign of her massive popularity as she's the first pro athlete to receive the honor.
"I literally could not stop smiling!" the two-time All-Star told People's Catherine Santino and Hedy Phillips. "It's such a surreal and full-circle moment — just last year I was in the audience manifesting being on that runway, completely inspired and in awe of all the powerful women walking down the runway, and now I get to return as an Angel. This will be an unforgettable night that I'll forever be grateful for."
Lee had a similar reaction, telling Marie Claire's Halie LeSavage that getting picked was "like a dream outside of my comfort zone."
"Growing up, I didn't see many girls who looked like me in spaces like this," she said. "To now be here as an athlete, as someone who's worked so hard to achieve her dreams, it feels powerful. I want young girls to know they don't have to fit into just one box. You can chase Olympic gold and still own your femininity."
For Reese, this isn't a totally foreign situation. She has been among the WNBA players who have used pregame tunnel walks to showcase their fashion sense.
Fortunately for her, she doesn't have to worry about whether she can get another double-double when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is over.
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