Carolyn Hill has been elected to political office and helped run political campaigns. On a whim, she entered a beauty pageant ...

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Miss New York Cassie Donegan upgraded her tiara Sept. 7 besting 51 of her fellow contestants to take the literal crown in Orlando. “Miss America has always been a powerful springboard," the ...

Cassandra "Cassie" Donegan of New York was crowned Miss America 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The winner of Miss America receives a $50,000 cash scholarship and serves as a global ambassador. A new "Miss ...

Cassandra "Cassie" Donegan of New York was crowned Miss America 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The winner of Miss America receives a $50,000 cash scholarship and serves as a global ambassador. A new "Miss ...

This year, new age requirements have changed eligibility for Miss America hopefuls. Here is a round-up of other rules that ...

A new "Miss America" has been crowned. Cassandra "Cassie" Donegan of New York was crowned Miss America 2026, becoming the 98th woman to hold the title in the brand's 104-year history. The pagent took ...

This year, new age requirements have changed eligibility for Miss America hopefuls Tabitha Parent is a writer at PEOPLE covering entertainment and culture. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

Miss USA and Miss America are often confused, but the pageants are quite different. Women aged 18 to 28 can compete in Miss America. All women 18 and over can now compete at Miss USA. Miss USA has a ...