- The history of Miss Universe 2023 will include mentions of plus-size models and transgender contestants.
- In the 72nd iteration of the global beauty pageant, two mothers, one plus-sized model, and two transgender people will compete for the title.
- Jane Dipika Garrett, Miss Nepal, is the first plus-sized model to compete in an international beauty contest.
Miss Universe 2023 will undoubtedly defy many stereotypes that have developed over the years surrounding the competition and mark numerous firsts. The history of Miss Universe 2023 will include mentions of plus-size models and transgender contestants.
In the 72nd iteration of the global beauty pageant, two mothers, one plus-sized model, and two transgender people will compete for the title.
Miss Nepal
Jane Dipika Garrett, the winner of Miss Nepal, is the first plus-sized model to compete in an international beauty contest. Part-American Garrett supports body positivity and stands for all women, even those who experience difficulties with body image.
Given that she feels there is no one right way to be attractive, her participation in the Miss Universe pageant is a victory for body positivity and representation.
Miss Portugal Marina Machete, Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kolle, Miss Guatemala Michelle Cohn, Miss Camila Avella, and Miss Pakistan Erica Robin—who won the title of Miss Universe Pakistan in the Maldives—are among the other noteworthy competitors.
The latter two are the first trans women to participate in Miss Universe. November 18 will mark the Miss Universe finale. Other noteworthy contenders that will make pageant history are Miss Portugal Marina Machete, Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kolle, who are married women and moms, and Erica Robin, who is Pakistan’s first Miss Universe contestant.
