The Miss Universe runner-up made history for Nigeria. After online attacks about her nationality, she felt she had 'a point to prove.'

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Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina during the Miss Universe finals.
Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina during the Miss Universe finals.

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The Miss Universe CEO said crowning a winner with 'blonde hair and blue eyes' is the 'ultimate evolution' for the pageant

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Raul Rocha and Anne Jakrajutatip with Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig
Raul Rocha and Anne Jakrajutatip with Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig following her crowning on Saturday.

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20 Miss Universe contestants who made history during the 2024 pageant

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Miss Cambodia 2024
Miss Cambodia is among the women who made history at this year's Miss Universe.

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Miss Denmark has been crowned the winner of Miss Universe for the first time in the pageant's history

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Miss Denmark wins Miss Universe 2024
Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig won the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

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Meet the 125 women competing to be Miss Universe 2024

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Miss Universe 2024 contestants
Miss Universe 2024 contestants.

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The wildest national costumes from the 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant

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Three photos of Miss Universe contestants walking in the National Costume Contest.
The Miss Universe national costume contest took place Thursday.

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