"Taking off my basketball uniform and putting on lingerie": U.S. basketball goddess Cunningham, "My dream is to be a Victoria's Secret model"... Shocking dual life 'bold declaration'

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WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star Sophie Cunningham (30, Indiana Fever) dreams of becoming a model for the fashion brand "Victoria's Secret" after her retirement.

The U.K.'s "The Sun" reported on the 29th (Korean time), "Cunningham revealed her goal to become an 'Angel,' an official model for Victoria's Secret, after leaving the basketball court."

An Angel is a flagship model who has signed a formal contract with the lingerie brand and walks the runway wearing wings. Last year, Angel Reese, then of the Atlanta Dream, became the first female athlete to walk in a Victoria's Secret fashion show, opening a new path for other WNBA players as well.

Through her podcast "No Hesitation," Cunningham said, "Becoming an Angel is my goal," and expressed anticipation, saying, "It would be really fun to stand on stage with Kristin Hanlon." She added, "The Victoria's Secret fashion show brings together the most amazing and beautiful people on Earth, even if their names are unfamiliar to you." The 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on the 25th.

Cunningham, who plays as a guard, is also active off the court. She had been drawing attention for showcasing her excellent fashion sense throughout the 2026 WNBA season, and recently captured eyes at the F1 US Grand Prix held in Austin, Texas. The media reported, "She flaunted her unique style by matching a black camisole top with short shorts, brown boots, and a white cowgirl hat."

She walked around the race track paddock as Kimi Antonelli closed in on winning the F1 Drivers' World Championship, and also received the honor of waving the checkered flag at the finish line this year, following world-famous celebrities such as Jack Black, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rafael Nadal.

Meanwhile, Cunningham's team, the Indiana Fever, recently lost in the first round of the WNBA playoffs to the Las Vegas Aces with a record of one win and two losses. Cunningham, who had returned on a one-year contract ahead of this season, will acquire full free agent (FA) status during the offseason, allowing her to negotiate with all teams in the league.

Attention is focused on her new destination as she enters the FA market, as well as her off-season activities outside the court, such as fashion.

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