She becomes the first Danish contestant to win the long-standing beauty competition, defeating both Miss Nigeria and Mexico in the final round.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Born in Søborg, Denmark, Kjaer grew up in Copenhagen and is the first Danish contestant in the 73-year-history of Miss Universe to take home the crown. Prior to her Miss Universe win, she was crowned Miss Universe Denmark in September 2024.