Bold claim, big controversy:Did Angel Reese actually win the title of the “Prettiest Female Athlete” in the USA? Here’s what’s circulating and what we can verify.
Angel Reese has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball, expanding her influence beyond the court into fashion and brand visibility. Bleacher Report highlighted her crossover appeal in October 2025, noting Reese’s milestone as the first active pro athlete to be featured in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as an Angel.
Recently, a claim began circulating on social media that Reese was voted the “prettiest female athlete in the USA.” A tweet from @LateshaJerome was re-shared by @Hoopss and quickly gained traction online. The original poster’s account appears to be deleted, making it difficult to verify the source directly. Another page on the same platform ran a quick survey on whether Reese is the USA’s prettiest female athlete. The poll began on Tuesday and ran through the next day, with results showing about 62.5% voting in favor.
There were earlier echoes of the same idea: roughly a month prior, an Instagram user with the handle @davidavocadowolfe posted a similar claim, citing a report that Reese had won the honor but without naming a source. And last year, @Hoopss published a list titled “the most beautiful basketball players,” with Reese at the top, followed by Rickea Jackson and Gabby Williams as runners-up, and DiJonai Carrington and Lexie Brown in the top five.
Public reaction to the viral post has been mixed and colorful. Some fans mocked the claim, while others offered congratulations based on the assumption that the award was real. Examples of the chatter include comments like: she isn’t even the prettiest in the WNBA; the voting panel was Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Helen Keller; she’d be prettier if she could hit a layup; and calls to spotlight other players such as Jetta Leerdam or Sophie Cunningham.
Despite the online buzz, there appears to be no verifiable record of Reese receiving such an award. The social-media chatter continues to spread, but it’s important to treat the claim skeptically until a credible source confirms it.
Regardless of this rumor, Angel Reese remains a major draw and a highly marketable figure in basketball, with significant influence in both sports and fashion spheres. For ongoing coverage of college sports news, insights, and trends across football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball, you can follow College Sports Network’s reporting and analysis.
