Angel Reese is no stranger to headlines, but her latest confession has sparked an entirely new conversation. In a candid revelation, the basketball star shared the emotional toll of being viewed as “too pretty” — and how it’s cost her friendships, celebrations, and a sense of belonging.

“My own friends wouldn’t invite me to birthdays or Christmas dinners,” Reese revealed. “They said I was too attractive… that I might tempt their husbands.”

The raw admission pulls back the curtain on a reality many women face but few dare to speak about — the loneliness and judgment that can come with beauty. For Angel Reese, it’s not just about the court anymore. It’s about confronting painful truths off of it.

Angel Reese, known for her dominance on the basketball court and unapologetic confidence off of it, just opened up about a deeply personal struggle — and it has nothing to do with sports.

In a revealing statement that’s gone viral, Reese shared the emotional toll of being viewed as “too attractive” by the people closest to her.

“My friends didn’t invite me to birthdays, Christmas dinner… because I’m too pretty,” Reese said. “They thought I would tempt their husbands.”

The comment has sparked a wave of conversation online, with some applauding Reese for speaking her truth and others stunned by the extent of the exclusion she experienced simply because of her looks.

Known as the “Bayou Barbie,” Reese has always embraced her beauty and femininity alongside her athleticism — but now, she’s exposing the dark side of being admired for appearance. Jealousy, mistrust, and social isolation are often part of the price.

While Reese continues to thrive publicly, her story is a reminder that fame and beauty don’t always protect against loneliness — and sometimes, they cause it.

As Reese puts it, “People see the glam, but they don’t always see the pain behind it.”

Angel Reese wore a custom Maryland shirt while attending brother’s Sweet 16 game

Angel Reese was out in full support for her former college team — the Maryland Terrapins — and her brother Julian during the team’s Sweet 16 appearance.

Maryland met Florida in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night, with the Terrapins falling short of the Gators in a tough 87-71 loss to knock them out of the men’s NCAA tournament. Even still, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was in attendance at the game to support her brother Julian Reese after the Terrapins shocked the basketball world with Derik Queen’s buzzer-beater in the earlier Round of 32.

Queen became an immediate sensation after the buzzer-beater and his postgame “I’m from Baltimore” comments were a rallying cry for Maryland after the win. Well, on Thursday, Angel Reese attended Maryland’s Sweet 16 game in a really cool custom “I’m from Baltimore” shirt from Brown Boy Nation!

Here’s a better look at the shirt, showing Julian Reese on the front as well.

Even though Maryland’s run in the men’s NCAA tournament has ended, what a cool move from Angel Reese to show up to support her brother in custom threads!