Angel Reese proudly took a Vogue victory lap in front of her critics Wednesday. On the same morning Vogue revealed the Chicago Sky forward as one of its cover stars for the Winter 2025 issue, Reese celebrated the news on her social media pages with a jab at trolls.

Angel Reese clapped back at critics with the reveal of her Vogue cover. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Chicago Sky forward posted to X, writing, “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL.” Reese’s cover marks the first time a professional basketball player had a solo cover with the publication.

Angel Reese celebrated her role as Vogue magazine’s latest cover model by shutting down trolls who recently criticized her outfit choices. On Wednesday (January 6) the Chicago Sky player promoted the cover on X, writing: “COVERGIRL.” In a follow-up tweet, the WNBA star added: “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL [kiss emoji].”

The Chicago Sky forward steps further into the fashion world with a cover story for Vogue, speaking to the magazine about her childhood living room runway walks and aspirations for the future.

A Bold New Chapter in Fashion and Empowerment When Angel Reese, a name that has dominated the basketball courts, stepped onto the pages of Vogue in 2025, she did more than grace a magazine cover—she shattered norms,

Angel Reese is continuing to prove her skills both on and off the basketball court. The 22-year-old athlete, who plays professional women’s basketball for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, has always loved fashion—and she’s just landed on the cover of Vogue’s winter issue.