FAME and fortune have their upsides, but they have also gotten in the way of everyday life for some college superstars.
Since winning the NCAA Women’s National Championship back in April, the world has turned upside down for LSU star Angel Reese.
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Reese was a standout during the Finals in April as LSU won its first titleCredit: Getty
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Dunne has been at the center of national attention throughout her college careerCredit: Getty
The 21-year-old Baltimore native has seen her social media following grow to 5.5million in total, while her annual value has risen to $1.6million annually, per On3, thanks to a series of high-profile Name, Image, and Likeness deals.
But every upside has its downside, as has proven the case for Reese’s rising star.
When it comes to social media, she is far less likely to scroll through what must feel like a neverending stream of comments or messages, explaining in an interview with Teen Vogue: “Now I get on social media, I post, and I get off.”
She later added: “Mentally, sometimes, I do need to just take a break, have some time to myself and enjoy the moment and enjoy life.
“I had to learn that maybe a month after we won the national championship.”
Reese also joked: “I didn’t think I was going to be on Shade Room every time I post something.”
But the fact of the matter is simple: Fame is all-consuming.
In fact, due to her popularity, Reese has turned to online classes back at LSU.
This was something fellow LSU and social media sensation Olivia Dunne, 20, has also had to turn to in order to escape the neverending attention.
Dunne recently told Elle this decision was made “for safety reasons,” adding, “There were some scares in the past, and I just want to be as careful as possible.
“I don’t want people to know my daily schedule and where I am.”
This year may have been a whirlwind for Reese, forcing her to make some major adjustments to her life, but as far as she is concerned, she’s no celebrity.
“I don’t feel like I’m a celebrity, but I think a lot of people look at me as a celebrity now because of the impact I’ve had on not just women’s basketball, but sports in general, and Black women,” she said, adding: “Things have changed for me.”
As for her future, she seemingly has her eyes firmly set on a move to the WNBA.
That being said, Reese is making the most of her time at LSU while she can, commenting: “WNBA players don’t make as much money as they should.
“Being able to grow this now, while I’m in college, and doing this now can help me when I go to the WNBA.”
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Reese won the ESPY as the Best Breakthrough Athlete this yearCredit: Getty
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She was named the Final Four Most Outstanding PlayerCredit: Ally Green/Teen Vogue
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