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Angel Reese Turns 22, Dons Unique Printed Backless Gown

The 2023 SI Swimsuit model and WNBA athlete celebrated her big day in style.

Ananya Panchal

Angel Reese
Angel Reese / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Angel Reese is celebrating 22 in style. The soon-to-be LSU star alumna, who recently signed with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, turns another year older today, May 6. The Maryland native just shared the most fabulous photos from her birthday weekend festivities with her 3.1 million Instagram followers, and reminded everyone that she is, in fact, an SI Swimsuit model and fashionista.

Reese worked with clothing entrepreneur and designer Trebreh Baaheth for the occasion, who created the coolest, most unique plunging, backless, high-low gown with photos from Reese’s incredible basketball career printed all over the dress.

The athlete showed off her impeccable figure and sculpted arms and back as she posed for a series of pics. She accessorized with strappy black heels, a matching chunky gold link necklace and bangle, and opted for a full-glam moment to complete the dramatic look.

“Time to double everything #22,” Reese captioned the carousel. She also posted some of the pics on X (formerly Twitter).

“happy birthday beautiful❤️,” fellow SI Swimsuit model and basketball player DiDi Richards wished. “it’s giving!!!!😍😍.”

“birthday girl ATE😍😍😍😍,” Mia Davis added.

“These are IT,” Deja Kelly chimed.

“Flawless😍😍,” Aneesa Morrow wrote.

“That dress is HEAVY! 🏋🏾‍♀️🏋🏾‍♀️🏋🏾‍♀️🏋🏾‍♀️🔥🔥🔥 keep inspiring the next generation of young black & brown ladies the RIGHT WAY. #icon,” one fan gushed.

Prior to decision time during the WNBA draft, Reese hoped she would land with the Sky, particularly because of the team’s coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

“Talking to T Spoon over the phone during my whole draft process, I was like, ‘This is somebody I need in my life’,” she recalled. “I like having a relationship with my coach on and off the court. That’s what I had with [LSU] Coach Mulkey, so being able to have that here is like a mother figure away from home.”

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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