WNBA sensation Angel Reese decided to take a little break from the court to go all-out spooky season, and let’s just say…she didn’t disappoint. The Chicago Sky forward ditched the traditional witches, zombies, and sexy cat costumes in favor of something far more wickedly iconic — Poison Ivy from DC Comics. And no, we’re not talking about your neighbor’s itchy garden plant.
Reese unleashed her villainous alter ego on Instagram Thursday, posting jaw-dropping photos of her transformation, accompanied by a rather fitting caption:
“Don’t touch me I’M POISON!”
Touché, Angel. Because that look? Deadly.
Reese’s Halloween game was so strong, even her colleagues from around the WNBA couldn’t resist the green-eyed monster (pun totally intended). Stars like Satou Sabally, Kalani Brown, and even Coco Gauff hit the comment section with their own reactions. Reese’s fellow hoopers and celebs were left positively vine with jealousy — see what we did there?
The Art of Turning Reese Green
Behind the scenes, Deja Blackwell, the makeup artist responsible for this masterpiece, dropped a video detailing the arduous process of transforming Angel from basketball star to eco-terrorist. And we’re not just talking about slapping on some green face paint and calling it a day. Reese’s hair, which had already gone through a blonde bombshell phase earlier in the week, was dyed to match the nature-loving villain’s aesthetic — because Poison Ivy doesn’t just talk green, she lives it.
Blackwell shared on Instagram, “Let’s get into the POISON. Let me show you how I turned @angelreese5 green for Halloween this year!” It’s safe to say she nailed it, and Angel was absolutely down for it…once she was convinced, that is. Yes, Reese had to be talked into going full-on Poison Ivy, but by the time she posted those snaps? No regrets. None.
For those who aren’t well-versed in the world of DC Comics (what, were you living under a rock in the ’90s?), Poison Ivy is a character created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. She’s basically one of Batman’s biggest headaches and an eco-terrorist with the ultimate green thumb—think Mother Nature, but way more lethal.
Slaying the Gram, Not Just the Game
Reese’s post already racked up a casual 431K likes in record time. At this rate, she’s starting to rival her basketball stats with her Halloween prowess. While her Chicago Sky team might be deep in the offseason drama, Reese is clearly thriving. After all, why stress over trades and roster moves when you can turn into a supervillain and rack up likes instead?
WNBA stars weren’t the only ones drooling over her costume. Even the queen of tennis herself, Coco Gauff, threw in her admiration. Guess it’s safe to say that Reese’s transformation was a slam dunk — or should we say…a vine slam?
As Reese’s social media presence continues to grow (because who wouldn’t follow the “Bayou Barbie” now moonlighting as an iconic Batman villain?), it’s obvious that she’s making just as much noise off the court as she does on it. Whether it’s her glamorous blonde CFDA look or channeling her inner eco-villain, Angel Reese has become a full-on fashion force.
With Halloween in the rearview, it’s only a matter of time before Reese’s next transformation blows up the internet. But for now, fans and fellow players alike will be green with envy (again) as they try to keep up with her endless killer vibes.
So what’s next, Angel? Joker? Catwoman? Or maybe you’ll just keep ballin’ and leave the villainy to the professionals.
