Miss France's Short Hair Sparks Controversy and Celebrates Diversity

Miss France 2024, Eve Gilles, faced online backlash after winning the pageant with a short pixie cut hairstyle, becoming the first contestant in the competition's history to not have long hair. Social media users accused the judges of promoting "wokeness" and an "androgynous" look. Gilles defended her choice, stating that every woman is different and unique. The Miss Universe pageant spokesperson also supported Gilles, emphasizing that there is no one way to be Miss Universe or Miss France. The pageant has recently embraced greater diversity, allowing for a variety of hairstyles and removing restrictions on age, marital status, and visible tattoos.