Coco Gauff has once again shown her admiration for fellow athlete Angel Reese, this time reacting to Reese’s groundbreaking appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025. The basketball star made headlines by making history as the first professional athlete ever to walk the runway at the prestigious fashion event — an achievement that left Gauff in awe.
Angel Reese makes history on the Victoria’s Secret runway
The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned in dazzling fashion on October 15, 2025, at Steiner Studios in New York City, featuring models, celebrities, and now, a trailblazing athlete. Angel Reese, a power forward for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA, and also a player for Rose BC in the Unrivaled Basketball League, became the first-ever athlete to earn the coveted title of a Victoria’s Secret “Angel.”
Reese’s inclusion marked a significant cultural moment — one that bridged the worlds of sport and fashion in a way few have accomplished. Working with professional runway coach Alexander Aleson, Angel Reese delivered a poised and powerful performance, strutting down the runway in two distinct, high-fashion looks that highlighted both elegance and athletic confidence.
Coco Gauff’s one-word reaction goes viral
Following the show, Reese took to social media to share a carousel of stunning pictures and a video clip of her runway walk, captioning her Instagram post:
“first @victoriassecret fashion show 💗”
The post immediately caught the attention of fans and fellow athletes — including Coco Gauff, who couldn’t resist reacting to the iconic moment. The reigning US Open champion dropped a simple yet powerful comment that summed up the internet’s collective reaction:
“unreal!!!”
Gauff’s one-word response quickly gained traction across social platforms, with fans applauding the camaraderie and mutual respect between two young women who are redefining success in their respective fields.
A shared connection beyond the court and runway
Interestingly, Gauff and Reese share more than mutual admiration — their professional paths intersect through the Unrivaled Basketball League, a new women-led sports platform in which Gauff is an investor. Reese represents Rose BC in the league, further linking the two rising stars as trailblazers for the next generation of female athletes.
As Angel Reese continues to shatter stereotypes by blending athleticism with fashion, and Coco Gauff dominates the global tennis scene, the pair stand as symbols of empowerment and versatility — redefining what it means to be a modern athlete.