- Angel Reese plays ‘Barbie’ in The Hunting Wives Season 2, intentionally named to reflect her multifaceted career as athlete, actor, model, and entrepreneur.
- She wore a stunning yellow and peach floral Roberto Cavalli corset dress with a plunging neckline and silk chiffon A-line skirt to the premiere.
- Beyond acting, Reese continues thriving with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA while hinting at more Hollywood projects coming in 2027.
The Bayou Barbie is bringing her signature star power to Hollywood, and she’s embracing a familiar nickname for her latest role. Angel Reese opened up about playing a character named Barbie in Season 2 of The Hunting Wives, but first, the WNBA star turned heads at the show’s premiere in a barely-there vintage Roberto Cavalli creation held together by just two delicate strings.
According to Athlon Sports, Reese was styled by The Reismans for the premiere. The floral corset midi dress came in warm yellow and peach prints, with a fitted bodice and a deeply plunging neckline that hugged her torso. Below the waist, the silk chiffon skirt flared into a breezy, knee-length A-line shape with soft pleats.
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Reese kept the accessories playful. She wore metallic strappy stilettos, a fluffy peach feather-trimmed clutch, and sparkling statement drop earrings.
Her beauty look matched the glam. Hairstylist Davontae Washington gave her long black hair a polished half-up, half-down style with a high crown bun and waist-length straight strands. Makeup artist Tay added warm bronzed cheeks, luminous skin, fluttery lashes, and a glossy nude-pink lip.
Photographed by James Anthony on a sleek wooden staircase and against a decorated gray wall, she struck model-like poses.
Reese is joining Season 2 of the hit series The Hunting Wives, and she opened up to E! News about her role. When asked what she could tease about her character, she said,
“The Barbie. I’m just the Barbie being myself. I think it’s super intentional and really cool that my name on the show is Barbie.”
Angel Reese Discusses Why The Name “Barbie” Fits Her Perfectly
She tied the name to her many lanes.
“Me being a basketball player, an actor, a model, an entrepreneur,” Reese said. “Obviously, basketball is my priority, but stepping into different ventures is always fun.”
When asked which character makes the worst decisions this season, Reese pointed to Sophie.
“I think Sophie sometimes gets a little too nice,” she said. “Sometimes you got to snap somebody back in shape, you know, but I would say Sophie, I want her to be a little bit more firm this season.”
She also hinted at more to come in Hollywood. When E! News asked if she had anything in the works, Reese said,
“You know, I always keep something up my sleeve. So, looking forward to 2027 for sure.”
On the court, Reese reflected on her role in the WNBA’s rise. She told E! News that going to Game 7 with her new team, the Atlanta Dream, was special, and that she is excited to keep thriving with them.
“It is really cool to be surrounded by so much love everywhere you go,” she said. “They love women’s basketball and it’s just going to continue to skyrocket.”
Reese is set to continue her run with the Atlanta Dream while expanding her acting and modeling résumé. With The Hunting Wives Season 2 and a hint of projects for 2027, her calendar is filling up fast.
