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Victoria Kjær Theilvig made history on November 16, 2024, when she was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, becoming the first Danish woman to claim the title. The 21-year-old model and beauty queen stood out for her grace, poise, and compelling story of resilience and advocacy. As the first blonde winner in 20 years, Kjær Theilvig's victory marks a milestone, reinforcing that authenticity shines brighter than any crown.
Before her historic win, she had competed in Miss Denmark 2021 and represented her country at Miss Grand International 2022, where she placed in the top twenty. When Denmark's original delegate stepped down this year, Kjær Theilvig seized the unexpected opportunity, embodying her philosophy of turning challenges into strengths.
Here are ten intriguing facts about Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, that highlight her remarkable journey and unique qualities:
© Hector VivasVictoria Kjær Theilvig's Historic Win
Maria Victoria Kjær Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Danish woman in history to win the prestigious title.
© Hector VivasEarly Life and Education
Born November 13, 2003, in Herlev, a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Kjær Theilvig studied business and marketing at Lyngby Handelsgymnasium.
© Hector VivasOvercoming Adversity
Kjær Theilvig grew up in a challenging environment, overcoming a dysfunctional family background and personal experiences with abuse to advocate for mental health awareness.
© Hector VivasPageant Beginnings
She started her pageantry journey in Miss Denmark 2021, where she placed as the second runner-up, marking her entry into the beauty pageant world.
© Hector VivasInternational Pageant Experience
In 2022, Kjær Theilvig represented Denmark at Miss Grand International in Indonesia, placing in the top twenty contestants.
© Hector VivasUnexpected Miss Universe Opportunity
After Miss Denmark 2024, Emma Heyst withdrew from competing at Miss Universe; Kjær Theilvig was selected to represent Denmark and seized the opportunity to make history.
© Hector VivasMemorable Miss Universe Answers
Her inspiring responses during the competition emphasized resilience and self-belief, with a strong message about transforming struggles into strengths.
© Hector VivasRare Achievement for Denmark
Kjær Theilvig is only the second Danish woman to win a title in the Big Four international beauty pageants, following Catharina Svensson's Miss Earth 2001 victory.
© Miss UniverseA Two-Decade Milestone for Blondes
She is the first blonde woman to win Miss Universe since Jennifer Hawkins of Australia in 2004, breaking a 20-year streak.
© Hector VivasAdvocating for Change
Kjær Theilvig uses her platform to promote mental health awareness, animal rights, and entrepreneurship, aligning her pageant journey with meaningful advocacy.
