Female basketball star dreams of walking the Victoria’s Secret runway.

Cunningham, born on August 16, 1996, in Columbia, Missouri, stands out with her height of 1.85 meters and currently plays guard for the Indiana Fever in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Cunningham was a star at the University of Missouri, where she averaged 17 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. In 2019, she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the second round of the WNBA draft and quickly impressed with her energetic play and consistent long-range shooting.

In her professional career, Cunningham spent five seasons with the Phoenix Mercury before moving to the Indiana Fever in February 2025 in a four-team deal. She is considered one of the best three-point shooters in the league, with a shooting percentage of over 36%, having had a game in July 2025 where she scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Not only outstanding on the court, Cunningham is also loved for her outgoing personality and distinctive fashion style off the court.

Sophie Cunningham wants to try her hand at fashion, after being inspired by her colleague Angel Reese’s performance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025.

Reese wore two outfits – a three-piece floral lingerie set paired with a sexy fluffy coat and a pink cut-out baby tee – confidently strutting her stuff at the show in New York on October 15th. She is the first professional athlete in history to walk the runway for the famous American lingerie and women’s clothing brand.

In a recent episode of the Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham revealed she immediately texted her agent after seeing Reese walk the runway in her famous angel wings.

“Oh my god, I texted my agent: ‘Please, this has been my second-grade dream. I’ve always wanted to be a Victoria’s Secret angel,’” the 29-year-old basketball star said.

Cunningham jokingly added that she would need some “technical help” if she were actually invited to walk the runway. “I don’t have the right bust size, I’d probably need a large push-up bra,” she quipped.

The 1.85m tall star is a longtime fan of South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel – one of Victoria’s Secret’s iconic faces. Cunningham was also particularly impressed with Reese’s catwalk performance. “She did amazing! Absolutely conquered the runway,” Cunningham enthusiastically exclaimed.

Besides basketball, Cunningham affirms that fashion is one of her greatest passions. On numerous occasions, this athlete has drawn attention with striking appearances in the tunnel before WNBA games, including a daring dress that revealed her tan around her waist during the 2024 season.

Cunningham revealed that her family chose her outfits, which have gone viral. The Indiana Fever player said, “My mom chooses the most viral outfits. The whole family now helps me choose my clothes, and everyone jokes, ‘I wonder what Sophie will wear today.’”

Regarding negative comments about her overly revealing style, Cunningham remains unfazed. “I won’t look like this forever, so I’ll just enjoy it while I can,” she said with a laugh. “The girls in our league are becoming more and more confident in expressing their style, and that’s attracting a lot of attention.”