Sophie Cunningham has become a pretty popular name both on and off the WNBA court. Although injured for most of the season, the 29-year-old stayed in the spotlight. After all, apart from her on-court skills, Cunningham is also popular among fans for her fashion game. Recently, Cunningham joked about becoming ‘Angel Reese’ following her diet restrictions.
And now, she is all ready to follow Reese’s footsteps into the fashion world. As the Chicago Sky Star had one of her biggest achievements walking for Victoria’s Secret, the Indiana Fever star also wishes to do the same.
Sophie Cunningham Wants To Be A Victoria’s Secret Angel
The Chicago Sky star became the first female pro-athlete to walk down the Victoria’s Secret ramp. Following her incredible success, Reese received praise from her WNBA teammates. Now, reflecting on this, Cunningham has also recently cited that it is her dream to become a Victoria’s Secret model. Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘Show Me Something’ podcast, the Fever guard stated that she has longed to don the Angel wings since second grade.
“Angel walked in it, she killed it. Like, absolutely killed it. And I—oh my god. I text my agents right away, and I was like, ‘Please.’ Like, this has been a dream of mine since I’ve been like second grade. I always wanted to be a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Like, oh god,” Sophie Cunningham said.
Indeed, Victoria’s Secret has been one of the largest brands hosting some of the most elite fashion shows in the world. With supermodels like Bella and Gigi Hadid attending the events, it’s surely a dream come true for stars like Cunningham and Reese.
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Not Only Sophie Cunningham, Angel Reese Was Excited With Her Victoria’s Secret Collaboration Too
Reese is continually seeking to expand her brand beyond the glitz and glamour of the WNBA hardwood. And up until now, she has been a huge success. The Sky star recently launched her signature Reebok sneaker line, which sold out within minutes. Yet, her excitement ahead of walking as a Victoria’s Secret model was pretty significant, and Sophie Cunningham is waiting to do it next.
“It feels amazing, it feels amazing. With my name also being Angel, I think it’s literally perfect. It was destined for me. I think this was already for me. So I’m just really happy to be sitting in this room with so many amazing models, so many amazing women. The team that put this all together has been amazing, so I’m just so excited,” said Reese.
Thus, it is evident that the WNBA’s visibility is allowing its players to expand their boundaries. Now, fans will see whether Sophie Cunningham can fulfill her dream like Reese.