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'Stopppp Gorgeous': Angel Reese Brightens ‘Love Island’ Star’s Day Through Thoughtful Gesture
Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Collier guard Kayla McBride (21) and forward Angel Reese (5) react after defeating Team Clark in the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese isn’t just making an impact on the court—she’s leaving her mark online too. The Indiana Fever rookie sparked joy for Love Island USA contestant Olandria Carthen with a small but meaningful gesture: a follow on social media.

Carthen couldn’t hide her excitement, posting her reaction on X.

“Thee Bayou Barbie followed me

my day has been made

” – Olandria Carthen on X

Reese didn’t leave it at that. She replied directly to Carthen’s post with an affectionate note that quickly drew attention from fans of both women.

“stopppp gorgeous!!! i can’t wait to see you boo! so happy for you my loveeee

” – Angel Reese on X

The exchange blew up among followers, with many highlighting how Reese consistently takes time to celebrate others. It’s the kind of interaction that shows why the “Bayou Barbie” is becoming a crossover personality who resonates beyond basketball.

It’s not really a mystery as to how much the Bayou Barbie loves her Social Media moments just as much as her career highlights. She said that she would be growing her brand beyond basketball, and this is a testament to that.  Connecting with teammates, fans, stakeholders, and other influential people outside the realms of women’s basketball, Angel Reese is on a roll.

Whether she’s breaking barriers in the WNBA, stepping into fashion partnerships, or making someone’s day on social media, Angel Reese continues to show that her influence stretches far outside the hardwood.

Angel Reese Shares Bold Ambitions For Her Signature Sneaker Line

Away from the spotlight of the Indiana Fever, Angel Reese is preparing to make a statement in another arena: footwear. The star forward recently opened up about her vision for her first signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1s.


Angel Reese Targeted in Jason Whitlock’s Savage ‘No-Bag Policy’ Jab 1 Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

“Just like how they wear Jordans everywhere. I want people to wear the Angel Reese 1s everywhere and just to be a household name, to have no limits on what I can do and what I can accomplish.” – Angel Reese

One of her declarations is coming to life. Angel Reese as a brand is starting to look up. And with her declaring her brand’s next direction is a new milestone that she hopes to meet. Her ambition to make her indelible mark the same way Michael Jordan has with his brand and image


Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Angel Reese 1 will push the envelope for what WNBA athletes can reach as far as their own brand is concerned. And the sneakerverse, with this introduction, could very well start an era of female athlete brands that may follow suit. Of course, branding can only go as far as the visuals. Angel Reese still has plenty of work to do to push the AR1s through her own career. We can put a pause on speculating how effective her name is; now we wait for the greatness.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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