Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, marking the first victory for her country in the pageant's history. The pageant featured a record 125 contestants from diverse backgrounds, including married women, mothers, and the oldest participant at 40. Victoria Kjaer is a professional dancer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate who won the 73rd edition of the beauty pageant in Mexico City. She is the first Danish contestant to claim the crown and has been nicknamed "Human Barbie" for her stunning appearance. Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig receives the crown after winning the 73rd Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) In a ceremony held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, 21-year-old Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned the 73rd Miss Universe. She triumphed over 125 contestants from across the globe, marking Denmark’s first-ever victory in the prestigious beauty pageant’s history.
