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Virginia Contestant Makes History as First Married Mother to Win Miss USA

A married mother representing Virginia has become the first contestant in Miss USA pageant history to claim the national crown. Her victory signals a notable shift in the competition's traditional eligibility standards and public perception.

28 Aug, 03:19 — 28 Aug, 03:19
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Business InsiderMostly Factual9h ago

Miss Virginia becomes the first married woman and mother to win Miss USA

Miss Virginia USA 2026 Justus Kelley is crowned Miss USA 2026. Ivan Apfel/Getty Images Miss Virginia Justus Kelley was crowned the new Miss USA in Miami on Thursday night. She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November. Kelley is a foster mom of two. She's also the first married woman to win Miss USA. A new Miss USA has been crowned. Miss Virginia Justus Kelley was named the winner of the 75th annual Miss USA pageant on Thursday night at the Ad...

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First report: Business Insider · 28 Aug, 03:19Full coverage: 6 · 8hWindow: 8h
Business Insider28 Aug, 03:19First to report

Miss Virginia becomes the first married woman and mother to win Miss USA

4h later
index-hr28 Aug, 07:33

Prvi put u povijesti Miss USA pobijedila majka i udana žena

iefimerida28 Aug, 08:07

Miss USA 2026 – Για πρώτη φορά παντρεμένη γυναίκα και μητέρα κατέκτησε τον τίτλο

20-minuten28 Aug, 08:26

Erstmals ist eine Mutter und Ehefrau Miss USA

3h later
hotnews28 Aug, 11:05

VIDEO O mamă a câștigat în premieră concursul „Miss USA”, la ediția în care o tânără de origine română a reprezentat Texasul

morgunbladid28 Aug, 11:18Latest update

Fyrsta gifta móðirin til að vinna Miss USA

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