In 1952, the very first Miss Universe Armi Kuusela of Finland was crowned.
Various hosts, includingAlan ThickeandDick Clark, even gave it a go in the subsequent years.
At its core, however, it has remained much the same.
Contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 28, unmarried, and without children.
But what happens to the winnersaftertheir year is up?
Here’s a look into the lives of former Miss Universes.
By the time she would enter though, the competition was in its 25th year.
Commissiong used her platform to advocate for black rights in countries around the world.
The year after her big win, she married Brian Bowen, the founder of a Trinidadian boat company.
Sadly, Commissiong’s husband would pass away in an unfortunate accident.
Later, she met and married businessman Alwin Chow, and together they adopted a daughter named Sasha.
The Miss Universe Organizationasserts thatCommissiongis still “seen as an icon in her native Trinidad and Tobago.”
Visser held the job for several years, before leaving in 1994.
However, Visser didn’t leave the small screen.
The 1989 Miss Universe winner went on to pursue acting.
In 1997, Visser landed her longest-running role as Ms. Gabrielle Dupree in the TV seriesUSA High.
Similar to the previous year’s winner, Grudt alsopursued a career in acting.
Grudt also became a host on the 2011 season ofNorway’s Next Top Model.
Much like Miss Universe 1989, Angela Visser, Grudt has traded in her big hair fora sleeker ‘do.
Additionally, she said goodbye to her bold makeup and embraced a more minimalist look.
During her year-long reign,Torresbecame a UNICEF ambassador.
In 2000, Torres said “I do” to singer Marc Anthony.
Though you’d never believe Torres was even old enough tohaveteenagers… Sen has changed up her look since the mid ’90s because, really, who hasn’t?
but we won’t say she’sstillbeautiful.
She continued, “‘She’s beautiful’ is enough.”
She’s not wrong.
Although Machado has had a successful career post-Miss Universe, she revealed that it hasn’t always been easy.
According to Machado, Trump called her “Miss Piggy” and “Miss Housekeeper.”
Still, she revealed that she has become a “happy” and “very successful person.”
According tothe Miss Universe Organization, she spent her reign traveling all over the globe.
Clearly, it sounds like Saez is living the good life.
After earning her crown, Fitzwilliam started an HIV/AIDS charity called The Hibiscus Foundation.
As of this writing, Fitzwilliam is a host and executive producer ofCaribbean’s Next Top Model.
Miss Universe 2000: Lara Dutta
With the new millennium came a brand new Miss Universe.
For only the second time in the pageant’s history, an Indian woman was chosen.
According to the publication, she earned the highest score “in the history ofbeauty pageant competitions.”
During her reign as Miss Universe, she, like Wendy Fitzwilliam, was named a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.
“In February 2019, the couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary.
Miss Universe 2000 has embraceda more mature and regal lookin recent years and she absolutelyslays.
“The duties of a world beauty are wonderful.
“I know I will remain Miss Universe for Russian citizens and for myself.”
In 2018,Yahoo!
She has since become a fashion designer and launched her first fashion line in 2015.
When she spoke withYahoo!, she had recently created another collection of womenswear.
Unlike Fedorova, she would go on to fulfill her obligations.
Throughout her year as Miss Universe, Vega often paid visits to the Dominican Republic.
A good motto, for sure.
In the years since being crowned, Vega hosted a Mexican reality show calledSegunda Oportunidad.
She also married basketball player Al Horford, with whomshe has three adorable children.
You might even have a hard time believing that 2006 Rivera and 2019 Rivera are the same person.
Nevertheless, we promise you they are.
After earning her crown, Riverawent on to become an actress.
The following year, she was invited toperform the song with Fonsi and Yankeefor the 60th Grammy Awards.
While some liked her performance, others called her appearance into question.
“The dress was horrible and she looks really bad,” one person tweeted (viaPeople).
Perhapssomepeople were expecting a squeaky clean pageant dress.
But, hey you do you, girl.
She continued competing and eventually made it to the 2009 Miss Universe competition.
And, perhaps to that one judge’s surprise, she won.
“Recognize and find our way without hurting anyone.”
No, we’re not crying,you’recrying!
Miss Universe 2012: Olivia Culpo
Rhode Island resident Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe in 2012.
The last time a woman from the United States had won the competition was a whopping 15 years prior.
That’s quite an accomplishment.
In fact, you may have noticed her in the Amy Schumer comedyI Feel Pretty.
In case you want to go back and watch it, she played the role of Hope.
Culpo has also becomean accomplished model.
She may have passed on her pageant girl crown, but she’s definitely still a queen.
