Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig was crowned today as the new Miss Universe, the first blonde woman to win the contestant in twenty years, and the first woman from her country to carry the crown.

A 60-year-old Argentine beauty queen’s run for Miss Universe may have come to an end, but she says her remarkable journey is the “first step of a change” in society’s perceptions.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, newly crowned Miss Universe 2024, reacting with delight after winning the 73rd edition of the pageant in Mexico City. AFP via Getty Images Last year saw a ...

Miss Universe 2024 has officially crowned a new queen. This year’s title went to Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, a decision that has sparked both celebration and controversy.

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening.