"Miss Universe 2023 Breaks Barriers with Transgender Competitors, Plus-size Model, and Mothers"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WWD
The 72nd Miss Universe pageant is breaking barriers by welcoming two transgender women, two mothers, and a plus-size model as contestants. Miss Portugal and Miss Netherlands are the first trans women representing their countries in the competition. Miss Guatemala and Miss Colombia are the first married women and mothers to enter, while Miss Nepal is the first plus-size model. Miss Pakistan is also making history as the first delegate from her country. The Miss Universe Organization changed its rules in 2012 to allow transgender contestants and recently revised them to include mothers, married people, and divorcees. The final part of the pageant will be held on Saturday in San Salvador.
