Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has made a plea to Victoria's Secret, stating on her podcast that it has been a childhood dream of hers to become a Victoria's Secret Angel. Her comments came after fellow WNBA star Angel Reese walked the runway for the brand's fashion show in October 2025.
Cunningham's comments and motivation
Childhood Dream: On her podcast, Show Me Something, Cunningham confessed, "This has been a dream of mine since I've been in like second grade. I've always wanted to be a Victoria's Secret Angel".
Inspired by Angel Reese: Cunningham was motivated by Angel Reese's groundbreaking appearance in the fashion show, where Reese became one of the first professional athletes to walk the runway. Cunningham praised Reese's performance, saying she "absolutely killed it".
Direct Appeal to Agents: After watching Reese, Cunningham immediately texted her agents, asking them to help her secure a spot in the next year's event.
Joking about diet changes: In the days leading up to her official plea, Cunningham joked about the food sensitivities she recently discovered, quipping, "I guess I'm gonna turn into a Victoria's Secret model. Call me Angel Reese".