• The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Thailand on Friday morning local time. • Former Miss Universe contestants have become famous after competing in the pageant. • Some became actors and TV personalities, like Olivia Culpo and Gal Gadot.

Women from around the world have gathered in Thailand to compete for the most prestigious pageant title: Miss Universe.

The 74-year-old competition is considered to be a powerful stepping stone, helping many past contestants find fame — even if they didn't win the crown.

From reality TV to the big screen, here are some of the celebrities who have competed for Miss Universe.

Moore won Miss USA while representing Michigan, becoming the second Black woman to ever win the pageant.

She placed in the top six at Miss Universe, while

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