Since 1952, the Miss Universe competition has served as a “safe space” for women to share their “stories and make an impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically. The women who participate on this international stage act as inspirational leaders and role models within their communities and for fans around the world.”

First televised in 1995, the annual pageant now airs across the globe and attracts millions of viewers. Also Read | Miss Universe 2025: Fátima Bosch’s winning answer that sealed the crown

United States

The United States leads the Miss Universe tally with nine titles. The country won its first crown in 1954 when Miriam Stevenson became the first American Miss Universe. She was followed by Carol Morris (1956), Linda Bement (1960), Sylvia Louise Hitchcock (1

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