Angel Reese is calling out her critics and she's not holding back. During her podcast, she showed her support for Caleb Williams , proving that self-expression enhances talent rather than detracts from it. Reese's passionate defense of individuality and mental health awareness sends a clear message.
Angel Reese defends Caleb Williams on Unapologetically Angel podcastAngel Reese addressed the trolls directly on her podcast, "Unapologetically Angel," in an episode released around October 5, 2025. Speaking to her co-hosts, she said, “There’s no such thing as too masculine or too feminine.”.
She added, “He is who he is, his talent outside of the nails that doesn't make him less talented than who he is, that doesn't make him less of a man." Angel Reese emphasized individuality, proclaiming, “I think it’s important to be able to be who you are in this world. Everyone can not be the same person.”
She highlighted the awareness aspect, noting, "He wanted to show something that was really important, which is suicide awareness. And that is important." Angel Reese also clapped back at anonymous critics: "There's people sitting behind the comments that I'm not gonna really clock your tea right now. But I said what I said."
Caleb Williams explains the personal meaning behind his nail designsCaleb Williams, the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been painting his nails for years as a way to express himself. While at USC , he famously had "F--- Utah" on his nails before the 2022 Pac-12 Championship game against Utah.
His mom, who works as a nail technician, inspired this habit, and he sees it as a means to be "unapologetic" about who he is. "Part of it’s just me being myself and just [being] unapologetic about it," Caleb Williams mentioned in a post-game chat after the Bears' Week 1 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on September 9, 2025.
The recent backlash grew stronger after that game, where the Bears lost 27-24 even though they were ahead in the fourth quarter. Caleb Williams had the suicide prevention ribbon and its colors on his right hand, while his left hand displayed "988" the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
This design was in line with Suicide Prevention Month in September and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Online critics made homophobic comments, with one user on X calling it "so effeminate" in a post dated September 10, 2025. Caleb Williams brushed off the negativity, saying, "I don’t really care what people have to say about it, especially from people that I wouldn’t ask for advice from."
Angel Reese and Caleb Williams share the same Chicago nail artistAngel Reese and Caleb Williams both go to the same nail tech in Chicago, which Angel Reese mentioned on X on September 9, 2025: "Love this. My nail tech really wanted to do his nails & she KILLED it! So proud!" The term "KILLED" sparked some backlash for being insensitive given the suicide context, but Angel Reese defended her stance.
On the podcast, Angel Reese mentioned that Caleb Williams recently had his nails done again, showcasing a Lyrical Lemonade design on his thumb. "I love Caleb's nails," she expressed, adding, "Caleb's gonna continue to do what he wants to do as he should, and he's a millionaire."
Angel Reese's defense backs this up, connecting to her own push for authenticity. With the Bears at 2-2 early in the season, Caleb Williams is concentrating on his game, not the naysayers. This unity across sports in Chicago showcases strides against toxic masculinity in sports.
Also Read: Top 10 richest NBA owners in 2025: Steve Ballmer stands billions ahead, crushing every other owner
Angel Reese defends Caleb Williams on Unapologetically Angel podcastAngel Reese addressed the trolls directly on her podcast, "Unapologetically Angel," in an episode released around October 5, 2025. Speaking to her co-hosts, she said, “There’s no such thing as too masculine or too feminine.”.
She added, “He is who he is, his talent outside of the nails that doesn't make him less talented than who he is, that doesn't make him less of a man." Angel Reese emphasized individuality, proclaiming, “I think it’s important to be able to be who you are in this world. Everyone can not be the same person.”
She highlighted the awareness aspect, noting, "He wanted to show something that was really important, which is suicide awareness. And that is important." Angel Reese also clapped back at anonymous critics: "There's people sitting behind the comments that I'm not gonna really clock your tea right now. But I said what I said."
Caleb Williams explains the personal meaning behind his nail designsCaleb Williams, the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been painting his nails for years as a way to express himself. While at USC , he famously had "F--- Utah" on his nails before the 2022 Pac-12 Championship game against Utah.
“That’s cute. Don’t give a s--t. … Hope he liked it.”
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 3, 2022
Cameron Rising on Caleb Williams painting “F--k Utah” on his nails
(via @TreyWallace_) pic.twitter.com/iGKixYkSgM
His mom, who works as a nail technician, inspired this habit, and he sees it as a means to be "unapologetic" about who he is. "Part of it’s just me being myself and just [being] unapologetic about it," Caleb Williams mentioned in a post-game chat after the Bears' Week 1 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on September 9, 2025.
The recent backlash grew stronger after that game, where the Bears lost 27-24 even though they were ahead in the fourth quarter. Caleb Williams had the suicide prevention ribbon and its colors on his right hand, while his left hand displayed "988" the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
This design was in line with Suicide Prevention Month in September and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Online critics made homophobic comments, with one user on X calling it "so effeminate" in a post dated September 10, 2025. Caleb Williams brushed off the negativity, saying, "I don’t really care what people have to say about it, especially from people that I wouldn’t ask for advice from."
Angel Reese and Caleb Williams share the same Chicago nail artistAngel Reese and Caleb Williams both go to the same nail tech in Chicago, which Angel Reese mentioned on X on September 9, 2025: "Love this. My nail tech really wanted to do his nails & she KILLED it! So proud!" The term "KILLED" sparked some backlash for being insensitive given the suicide context, but Angel Reese defended her stance.
Pray For Chicago: Angel Reese shares that she has the same nail tech as Caleb Williams pic.twitter.com/GIGotYJj2I
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) September 9, 2025
On the podcast, Angel Reese mentioned that Caleb Williams recently had his nails done again, showcasing a Lyrical Lemonade design on his thumb. "I love Caleb's nails," she expressed, adding, "Caleb's gonna continue to do what he wants to do as he should, and he's a millionaire."
Angel Reese's defense backs this up, connecting to her own push for authenticity. With the Bears at 2-2 early in the season, Caleb Williams is concentrating on his game, not the naysayers. This unity across sports in Chicago showcases strides against toxic masculinity in sports.
Also Read: Top 10 richest NBA owners in 2025: Steve Ballmer stands billions ahead, crushing every other owner
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