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Victoria Kjær Theilvig

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Victoria Kjær Theilvig
Kjær Theilvig as Miss Grand Denmark 2022
Born
Victoria Kjær Theilvig

(2003-11-13) 13 November 2003 (age 21)
Herlev, Denmark
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
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competition(s)

Maria Victoria Kjær Theilvig (Danish pronunciation: [vekˈtɔʁiːɑ ˈkʰeˀɐ̯ ˈtsʰɑjlˌvi]; born 13 November 2003) is a Danish model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2024. Kjær Theilvig is the first Danish woman to win Miss Universe.

Kjær Theilvig had previously placed as the second runner-up at Miss Denmark 2021. She also represented Denmark at Miss Grand International 2022, placing within the top twenty.

Early life

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Kjær Theilvig was born on 13 November 2003 in Herlev, a suburb of Copenhagen, where she was raised.[1] Kjær Theilvig attended Lyngby Handelsgymnasium, where she studied business and marketing.[2][1] Kjær Theilvig afterwards became a professional dancer, and advocated for mental health awareness, animal rights, and entrepreneurship in the beauty industry.[2][1]

Pageantry

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Kjær Theilvig began competing in pageantry after becoming a contestant for Miss Denmark 2021, ultimately placing as the second runner-up.[1] The following year, she was appointed Miss Grand Denmark and represented Denmark at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia, placing in the top twenty.[3][1][4]

Victoria Kjær Theilvig was appointed as Miss Universe Denmark 2024 by National Director Lisa Lents and the Miss Denmark Organization after years of being a part of the organization, mentoring upcoming Miss Denmark contestants.

Miss Universe 2024

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As Miss Universe Denmark, Kjær Theilvig competed in and won Miss Universe 2024, held on 16 November in Mexico City. Kjær Theilvig became the first Danish woman to be crowned Miss Universe and the first blonde winner since Jennifer Hawkins of Australia at Miss Universe 2004.[5][6][7] She is, in addition, the second Danish woman to win any of the Big Four international beauty pageants, following Catharina Svensson at Miss Earth 2001.[8][1]

During the preliminary competetion, Kjær presented a national costume as a Viking warrior goddess with red and golden ornamentation. At the top 5 question and answer round, Kjær Theilvig was asked, "How would you live your life differently if you knew nobody would judge you?" She answered:

I would never change how I live my life. We learn from our mistakes. We learn every day. We learn something new and we got to take that and bring it to the future. That’s why I live each day by each day, and I just got to stay positive. So, no, I would not change anything.

During the final question and answer round, Kjær Theilvig was asked, "Miss Universe has inspired generations of women. What do you want to say to the ones watching you now?" She answered:

“My message to all the world that is watching out there is no matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths. It will never define who you are. Just got to keep fighting. I stand here today because I want to change. I want to make history. And that’s what I’m doing tonight. So never give up, always believe in yourself and your dreams, and that is exactly what you are going to do.”

At the end of the event, Kjær Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe 2024 by outgoing titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.[9][10][11] Accordingly, she is the first winner to wear the Light of Infinity golden pearl crown unveiled by the Miss Universe Organization that same year.

N-word Controversy

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Controversy arose a little over a week after Theilvig's crowning when a video surfaced showing her singing along to Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" at the Empire State Building. In the clip, the Danish pageant star lip-sanc the lyrics, which include the N-word, sparking immediate backlash.

Social media users were swift to react, condemning Theilvig's use of the racial slur. Critics called for her to issue a public apology and even demanded that she be stripped of her Miss Universe title, arguing that her actions were insensitive and inappropriate for someone in such a high-profile role.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Díaz, Francisco Javier (17 November 2024). "¿Quién es la nueva Miss Universe 2024? Lo que debes saber sobre la ganadora". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish).
  2. ^ a b Yap, Jade Veronique (17 November 2024). "Who is Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig?". GMA Network.
  3. ^ "Miss Grand Denmark 2022 is Victoria Kjær Theilvig & More Latest News Here". Abcnews.upjobsnews.com. 18 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Philippines finishes in top 20, Brazil wins Miss Grand International 2022". Philstar Global. 26 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 November 2024.
  5. ^ Konstantinides, Anneta (17 November 2024). "20 Miss Universe contestants who made history during the 2024 pageant". Business Insider. Yahoo!.
  6. ^ "Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe". Associated Press. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  7. ^ Ginestra, Mauricio (16 November 2024). "Miss Universe 2024: Who Won? Who Were the Finalists? And Everything That Happened Step by Step". Latin Times.
  8. ^ Bolledo, Jairo (17 November 2024). "Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024, the first crown for Denmark". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is Miss Universe 2024". PUSH.COM.PH. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  10. ^ "What does Miss Universe 2024 winner get? Victoria Kjær Theilvig's prize money explained". Lifestyle Asia. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Denmark's 'Human Barbie' Victoria Kjaer Theilvig takes home country's first Miss Universe crown". Onmanorama. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  12. ^ https://www.binnews.com/content/2024-11-25-miss-universe-victoria-kjaer-theilvig-uses-n-word-in-viral-tiktok/
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
2024
Incumbent
Preceded by Miss Universe Denmark
2024
Incumbent
Preceded by
Natasja Kunde
Miss Grand Denmark
2022
Succeeded by
Sille Albertsen
Preceded by
Maria Mawuena
Miss Denmark 2nd Runner-up
2021
Succeeded by
Zaara Naaz-Ahmed