Miss Universe 2024: Denmark's Victory and USA's Bold Journey
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, marking a significant win with the Lumière de l’Infini tiara designed by Jewelmer, featuring the golden South Sea pearl. The pageant, hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo, saw Theilvig triumph over 120 contestants, with Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina and Mexico's Maria Fernanda Beltran as runners-up. This year's competition included women over 28 for the first time, reflecting recent changes allowing married women and mothers to participate.