Angel Reese's mom in tears after WNBA star's life-changing gift surprise

The Chicago Sky forward is always in her bag, and now, she's giving back to loved ones.
Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a moment against the Vinyl during a timeout in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena.
Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a moment against the Vinyl during a timeout in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Angel Reese is keeping the surprises coming, for the fans and for her loved ones. And her hard work is certainly paying off for those around her.

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Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Today, the Chicago Sky forward dropped a new episode of her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast featuring her mother, who is also named Angel Reese. During the podcast, Reese revealed to Mama Reese that she had paid off her mortgage. 

The revelation came toward the end of the episode, which was taped on Mama Reese’s birthday. Upon giving her mother a cake, Reese revealed to the news, and let her know that she no longer has to work.

The news brought Mama Reese to tears, but she managed to keep her composure as Reese sang “Happy Birthday” to her.

“That was my biggest goal in life,” said the WNBA superstar, “to retire you, and to pay your mortgage, or whatever you wanted for you to not work. But obviously, you a hardworking woman you don't need me for no money that's why I could always say you ain't never needed for me no money and I love that about you.”

In other Reese news, the basketball star has partnered with McDonald's to launch the Angel Reese special, which is dropping on Monday, Feb. 10. This special marks McDonald’s first national deal with a female athlete.

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Fans can also look forward to seeing her on the court this Friday, Jan. 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET, as the Rose BC faces the Phantoms BC.

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Dec 23, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hugs Orlando Magic Stuff during an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Kia Center. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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