‘She Looks Like an Angel’: Winner of 2024 Miss Universe Announced – Details
Miss Nigeria, Miss Mexico, Miss Denmark, Miss Thailand, and Miss Venezuela | Source: Getty Images
The 73rd Miss Universe Competition concluded with a historic crowning, celebrating talent and diversity from around the globe.
Victoria Kjær Theilvig made history on Saturday, November 16, 2024, by being crowned Miss Universe 2024. Representing Denmark, she became the first-ever Danish contestant to win the title, breaking a 20-year drought for blonde winners in the pageant. Her victory sparked a flurry of responses online, with fans sharing admiration and some expressing mixed feelings about the results.
A user comment on the Miss Universe 2024 winner, dated November 17, 2024 | Source: TikTok/missuniverse
The official Miss Universe Instagram account celebrated Victoria’s achievement with a series of posts. One highlighted the unforgettable moment with the caption, “The crowning moment! Denmark’s jaw-dropping reaction says it all! We can’t wait to see the incredible impact she’ll make as our new Miss Universe. 👑✨”
A video from the event captured the Danish beauty standing on stage, holding hands with the first runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria.
Chidimma Adetshina and Victoria Kjær Theilvig are seen on stage in a photo shared on November 17, 2024 | Source: Instagram/missuniverse
When her name was announced, Victoria dropped to her knees in disbelief and was quickly adorned with the “Miss Universe” sash and crown by outgoing titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. Amid applause and cheers, Victoria waved to the audience while being embraced by her fellow contestants.
Another Instagram post lauded her thought-provoking answer during the Q&A round, which likely secured her win. The caption read, “A night to remember! Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig shines bright as Miss Universe 2024. Her winning answer stole our hearts: ‘No matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths.'”
The celebrations continued with another post declaring, “A new era begins! Congratulations to Denmark, our 73rd Miss Universe. May your reign inspire and empower women worldwide.”
Fans online were quick to respond to Victoria’s win, with many showering her with praise for her stunning looks and intelligence. One admirer exclaimed, “Real life BARBIE!!!! 👑 absolutely breathtaking🥰.” Another added, “When she came on the screen, I yelled, there’s your winner!”
Many fans appreciated her unique beauty, with one writing, “My Ist time to see this kind of perfect beauty in the Miss Universe so far! one in a million, barbie doll in a barbie world [sic].” Yet another commenter gushed, “Omg she looks like an angel…”
