Angel Reese is fully capitalizing on her status as one of the WNBA’s most popular stars. Since entering the league two years ago, Reese has been intentional about building a strong off-court brand and creating long-term wealth. She has immersed herself in the worlds of sports, fashion, and business, while also launching her own charitable foundation.
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Most recently, Reese invested in skincare brand Topicals, a move that helped boost the company’s valuation and contributed to a $22.6 million funding round. What makes the partnership especially meaningful is that Topicals is a Black-led skincare brand, aligning with Reese’s commitment to supporting businesses that reflect her values and community.
WNBA star Angel Reese is expanding her impact beyond the court. The athlete has invested in Topicals, a Black-led skincare brand redefining how textured skin, chronic conditions, and real concerns are treated. Reese’s contribution helped push the company’s total funding to more… pic.twitter.com/eTb64t5Y9b
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Topicals focuses on treating textured skin and other chronic skin conditions, but the most significant impact of Reese’s involvement may be the $22.6 million cash infusion itself and what it allows the company to build moving forward.
The majority of Reese’s estimated $9.4 million net worth comes from endorsements and business ventures rather than basketball. While she hasn’t made many direct investments, she does own a stake in DC Power FC, a professional soccer team based in Washington, D.C. Reese also serves as a brand ambassador for major companies such as Reebok, McDonald’s, and Victoria’s Secret, even walking the runway at the brand’s iconic fashion show last year.
That off-court income dwarfs her WNBA salary! In 2025, Reese earned roughly $74,000 from playing basketball, a number expected to rise to about $82,000 in 2026. With the WNBA currently facing a lockout and players pushing for a larger share of league revenue, the disparity is hard to ignore. Given the cultural and commercial impact stars like Reese generate away from the court, their demands are more than justified.
