When Cassie Donegan was crowned Miss America, she never imagined her victory would be quickly overshadowed by a wave of criticism targeting her appearance. Several users online quickly flooded social media with harsh critiques of Donegan’s pageant makeup. They argued that the 28-year-old’s look appeared heavy and harsh under the glaring stage lights. Some even … Read more
She knows what it feels like to be seen but not heard. Former Miss New York Thatiana Diaz, 31, isn’t surprised that the Miss USA organization is falling apart. “This was a long time coming,” she exclusively told The Post on Thursday. “You have all these different personalities and so many ways in which you’re … Read more
She landed the crown. Madison Marsh, 22, became the first active-duty Air Force officer to be named Miss America when she soared into first place in the annual competition on Sunday. “I’m very excited to get to represent women who can break stereotypes,” Marsh said in an interview featured on the official Miss America Instagram page. The … Read more
This suburban New York mansion is fit for royalty. Former Miss America Vanessa Williams lives in an 11,603-square-foot $1.75 million Chappaqua home, which will be featured on MTV’s “Cribs” on Dec. 13. The 4.45-acre Westchester County spread is so sprawling, the singer and actress uses a golf cart to retrieve her mail. A highlight of … Read more
Being crowned Miss America was a lifelong dream for Caressa Cameron. But it became a living nightmare for her — and many others who won the coveted title. Cameron, who was Miss America 2010 and Miss Virginia 2009, told The Post she felt bullied by then Miss America CEO Sam Haskell a month into her … Read more
The results are in, and a new Miss America has been crowned. Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was named Miss America 2023 on Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Stanke, 20, is a senior at the University of Wisconsin — Madison studying nuclear engineering. She is also a classical violinist. She played the … Read more
When Vanessa Williams takes the stage to begin a six-night stand at the Manhattan cabaret club 54 Below on Tuesday night, she’ll have the sweetest revenge. Years before she became a Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominee, an underage Williams was turned away outside the very same spot where she was dressed to boogie upstairs at … Read more