Her journey shows us that a crown is more than an accessory—it‘s a platform.
The universe has a new queen. At 21, Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig just made history as the first-ever Danish winner in the competition’s 73-year run. Yet the journey for Victoria goes beyond crowns and sashes. She is a professional dancer, entrepreneur, lawyer, and an animal rights advocate. Her win is as much about her depth as her beauty, and she’s just getting started.
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Denmark (finally!) gets its first crown
Let’s be real: Denmark isn’t exactly known as a pageant heavyweight. In fact the country hadn’t seen a Miss Universe contestant reach the Top 5 since 1963. With her elegance, confidence and experience, Victoria changed all that.
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A survivor
Her runway walk and standout answer in the Q&A made it clear this wasn’t just luck, she was prepared. The last question rang true for her, “No matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strength.” It wasn’t just a line, it was proof to the determination that brought her here.
As she shared in a video released by Miss Universe, Victoria grew up with a dark past. Coming from dysfunctional family, was abused. In the video below, she details her story:
A dancing queen
Before competing at the Miss Universe, Victoria entertained crowds as a professional dancer who competes in both European and world championships. Her dancing years translated to her stage presence at the Miss Universe competition. Her moves at the evening gown round weren’t just elegant, they were magnetic.
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A voice for animal welfare
Victoria’s advocacy for animal rights isn’t just a talking point, it’s personal. In her Miss Universe campaign, she called for compassion and kindness, emphasizing the need to stand up for all living creatures.
“By protecting animals, we highlight the best of our shared humanity.” This empathy combined with action makes her platform resonate.
She’s a businesswoman, too
Victoria isn’t just a queen, she is also a boss. A graduate of business and marketing, she started her own jewelry line specializing in diamonds. Running a business while doing pageantry is not an easy feat but Victoria seem to handle it with ease. Beyond her entrepreneurial work, she mentors young women, encouraging them to push boundaries in both business and beauty.
Her next stop: law school
Winning Miss Universe is only the beginning for Victoria. She hopes to attend law school, possibly Harvard, for advocacy work. Her focus? Using her legal experience to fight for animal protection and sustainability on a global scale.
She has lofty ambitions, but if her track record is any indication, she’ll make them happen.
Victoria Kjær Theilvig isn’t just a groundbreaking winner for Denmark, she’s setting a new standard for what it means to be Miss Universe. Her journey shows us that a crown is more than an accessory—it’s a platform. And she is using it to shed a light on issues that matter most.
