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WNBA player Angel Reese became the first professional athlete to walk the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday, as the lingerie label — and self-proclaimed arbiter of sexiness in the 1990s — continues to rebrand following years of commercial turmoil .

The 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward joined supermodels like Bella and Gigi Hadid, and former "Angels" including Adriana Lima, in a star-studded lineup that also featured transgender, pregnant and plus-size models.

The diverse cast reflects the brand's revamped vision for its annual extravaganza, which returned in 2024 following a six-year hiatus. Speaking backstage , Reese claimed she had "manifested this moment" while attending last year's show.

"I posted on my (Instagram) Story last year, when I was here a

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