Angel Reese has been in the news and recently stepped into the spotlight for one more time. The Chicago Sky star dropped raw truths on her ‘Unapologetically Angel’ podcast that cut deep into the heart of fame’s double edge.
The former LSU star laid bare her dread of media interactions, calling them a minefield where even earnest words twist into weapons. This vulnerability arrives amid a whirlwind week after her historic strut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show still fresh
Angel Reese Talks About Her Relationship With Media
Angel Reese peeled back layers of exhaustion on her podcast, painting media encounters as a gauntlet she’d gladly skip for a fine. She confessed the fear grips her pre-game, turning routine scrums into traps where “the nicest question” warps into scandal.
“Seriously, I’d rather take the fine sometimes rather than talking to the media because it always gets flipped. For me, the media is really scary. That’s why I have never been on anybody else’s podcast. I’m scared to do stuff like that because I know how things could get flipped,” Reese told guest Taylor Rooks, a rare trusted voice in her circle. Rooks, the award-winning broadcaster known for her empathy in athlete interviews, drew out Reese’s guarded truths, creating a space where vulnerability felt safe.
Would y’all rather take the fine ? 🗣️⬇️
— Unapologetically Angel (@angelreeseshow) October 16, 2025
FULL EP. OUT NOW: https://t.co/Y4LAxQQT89 pic.twitter.com/Ta7Qy9xy7e
This dread stems from a trail of misfires that scarred her path. Back at LSU, a glance dubbed a “rivalry” with Caitlin Clark exploded into national fodder, overshadowing her 2023 NCAA title win. In the WNBA, her bold takes on league growth painted her as agitator, not advocate.
Additionally, the whirlwind comes soon after Napheesa Collier’s bold comments on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Angel Reese Gets Candid After Victoria’s Secret Ramp Debut
While the Chi-Barbie is getting all the social media attention, her latest Victoria’s Secret debut at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn only added to her already sensational hype. Reese owned the runway in a white lingerie set adorned with pink roses and towering silver wings.
The 23-year-old strutted with unshakeable poise, becoming the first active WNBA player to grace the show, blending athletic grace with high-fashion edge alongside Bella Hadid. Hours later, she hit X/Twitter with unbridled glee.
“Forever that GIRL. @VictoriasSecret,” attaching runway snaps that racked up 300,000 likes in a day.
Forever that GIRL. @VictoriasSecret pic.twitter.com/FEAnwiEXYU
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 19, 2025
This milestone caps a ascent fueled by savvy and swagger. At Maryland in 2020, amid COVID isolation, Reese’s breakout averaged 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds, but NIL’s 2021 dawn unlocked her empire. Transferring to LSU in 2022, she ignited a dynasty, clinching the Tigers’ first NCAA crown in 2023 with 15 points and 10 boards against Clark’s Iowa in a 102-85 thriller watched by 9.9 million.
