Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig (R) receives the crown after winning the 73rd Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Mexico City on Nov. 16, 2024. Fernando Llano/AP Photo
MEXICO CITY—Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe.
Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico placed third.