AceShowbiz - WNBA star Angel Reese has had enough of online negativity. The basketballer deactivated her Instagram account after receiving a barrage of criticism for her eye-catching New Year's Eve look.

The 22-year-old Chicago Sky forward's Instagram page disappeared on Thursday, prompting speculation that she had deleted it in response to the backlash. Fans greeted with a message that the page was unavailable.

Reese's deletion comes after she faced harsh criticism over the revealing gown she wore to ring in 2025. The mocha-colored, animal print dress featured a very deep plunging neckline, a high leg slit, and a bare midsection that drew both admiration and ire.

Some fans defended Reese's outfit, but others slammed it as inappropriate or attention-seeking. Critics suggested that she was opening herself up to sexualized comments by wearing such a revealing dress, despite her previous complaints about being sexualized.

Reese had previously alleged that fans of her rival had created explicit photos of her and sent them to her family members. She also criticized the misogyny surrounding the criticism of her outfit, pointing out that male athletes are not held to the same standards.

Despite the backlash, Reese's supporters have defended her right to wear whatever she chooses. They argue that she is not only a talented basketball player but also a young woman who should be allowed to enjoy her personal life.

Reese's other social media accounts, including TikTok and X, remained active as of Thursday. However, the mysterious disappearance of her Instagram page has left many fans wondering what prompted her to take it down.

She remained mum on the controversy, but took time to repost SZA's message that might have summed up her feelings, "YOUR LIFE IS YOURS !!!YOURSSS!!! Not anybody else's!! Not the ones disappointed not the ones talking s*** not the ones that never sent an apology not the ones snickering or judging not the ones w stake in the game . THE COFFIN ONLY HAS ROOM FOR ONE. YOU . Live . F*** it."