After her runway debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025, American star gymnast Suni Lee recently shared a cryptic message. She was joined by WNBA forward Angel Reese, who worked with a fashion coach to perfect her runway walk and posture for the show.
Lee stole the spotlight on the runway where she walked in a sporty pink top and blue shorts, accessorizing it with big hoop earrings.
What Cryptic Message Did Suni Lee Post After Making Her VS Runway Debut?
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Lee, who hasn’t participated in any gymnastics events since the Paris Olympics 2024, posted a cryptic message after this historic runway presence.
In a recent TikTok post, Lee, wearing a black top and blue jeans, posed for a selfie video while walking toward the mirror, holding her phone and lip-syncing to Ariana Grande’s hit song, ‘Successful’ from the album Sweetener. She captioned the post, writing:
“Can u guys stop bullying me”
Before making her debut at the show, the 22-year-old shared that having little time to prepare actually helped ease the pressure. She said it allowed her to embrace her natural self rather than trying to fit into an ideal of what a celebrity should look or act like. In an interview with MarieClaire.com, she said:
“Honestly, I didn’t have much time to prepare for this, and that was probably for the best. It allowed me to show up here exactly as I am. Just me, not trying to be something I’m not.”
Known for being the first Hmong-American to compete and win a medal at the Olympics, Lee has made several public appearances this year, including on the red carpet for the ‘F1: The Movie’ premiere, the NBA Draft, and the ESPY Awards 2025.
At the ESPYs, she won the Best Comeback Athlete of the Year award of 2025 for her remarkable return to the sport. Lee earned a spot on the Olympic team and won medals after being diagnosed with kidney disease that prematurely ended her collegiate career at Auburn.
What Did Lee Mention in Her ESPY Awards Speech?
Lee reflected on her journey of overcoming immense physical and mental challenges to return to the top of the gymnastics world. The Tokyo Olympics individual all-around gold medalist faced a significant setback due to two rare kidney diseases, where she was told she might never compete again, but Lee refused to give up. In her ESPY speech, Lee said:
“Wow. Oh my gosh. Winning this award means so much more than I can say. And to my fellow nominees, you inspire me, and I’m so honored to stand here with you. When I was diagnosed with two rare kidney diseases, I was told I’d never compete again. But I refused to believe that. There were days where I felt scared, defeated and alone. But I always found strength around me.”
She expressed her gratitude to her parents, her doctor, who was present in the crowd, and her coaches, who supported her throughout and never gave up. Post-comeback, Lee won three medals, including a team gold and individual all-around and uneven bars bronze, for which she was nominated for the award.
