Angel Reese was all over the internet after striding down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in Brooklyn. Reese became the first professional athlete to do so. Her bold debut in the limelight, rocking a white lingerie set with pink roses and silver wings, gave the basketball community enough to talk for weeks.
Former LSU teammate Flau’jae Johnson, despite their strained relationship, couldn’t hold back her admiration, calling Reese’s performance “hard” during LSU’s media day. She still made time to give it to the Chicago Sky rookie for her new venture.
Angel Reese Gets Heartfelt Shoutout From Flau’jae Johnson After Victoria’s Secret Debut
The Sky saw an end to their championship run earlier this season. The team’s shortcomings, however, did not bother their offseason ventures. The Sky’s star rookie, Reese, took over the fashion show ramp to officially kick off her debut in the industry.
Johnson’s candid praise came at LSU’s media day on October 16, when she praised the LSU alum.
“I thought she ate, that was hard,” she said.
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However, Reese’s appearance, featuring a pink T-shirt and silver wings alongside a floral lingerie set, marked a historic first for a pro athlete. The show, streamed live, drew 1.2 million Instagram views, per Victoria’s Secret’s official post. Additionally, Reese even received praise from her fellow WNBA stars after the event.
Johnson’s words carry weight given their rocky past. Reese, averaging 13.6 points and 10.1 rebounds with the Sky in 2025, has built a brand with ventures like her ‘Unapologetically Angel’ podcast and NIL deals with Reebok. Her runway moment alongside models like Gigi Hadid came as yet another stride within a short timeframe.
Flau’jae Johnson Admitted She’s Not On Good Terms With Angel Reese
While her latest comment came in the wake of Reese making all the hype with her fashion walk, Johnson opened up about their fractured friendship on ‘The Breakfast Club’ in June 2025.
“We’re not friends. But I mean, like, that bond that we had, and that thing we did together, win the national championship, you can never take that away from us,” Johnson said.
Flau’jae Johnson on her friendship with Angel Reese:
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“We aren’t as close as we used to be, but I still support her 1000%. I was proud of her just being in the W (NBA) and breaking records.” #WNBA pic.twitter.com/nEb6Oe6Lwd
She also pointed to “media” and “locker room stuff” as culprits, sparked by a 2023 social media feud between their mothers. Angel Webb Reese critiqued Johnson’s grammar, prompting Kia Brooks to retort on Instagram about Reese’s alleged 2.0 GPA.
Reese downplayed the drama on X (formerly Twitter), urging fans not to “believe everything you read.” Johnson, however, emphasized their 2023 title bond, saying, “You can never take that away.” She vowed to support Reese’s WNBA success, even defending her against critics online.