Rachel Renee Smith, Miss Tennessee USA 2007, reacts after winning the Miss USA pageant on Friday, March 23, 2007. Kevork Djansezian/AP Images ...

LOS ANGELES, March 24: Rachel Smith, a journalism graduate from Tennessee, was crowned Miss USA, edging out 50 other aspiring beauty queens in a contest to replace a titleholder whose reign was ...

Smith was warned she might experience this type of behavior but she said it is hard not to take it personally. She said she has emerged stronger for it. Photos: Miss USA ...

Miss Tennessee Rachel Renee Smith takes the stage during the swimsuit competition at Miss USA 2007 in Hollywood, California March 23, 2007. Smith was later crowned Miss USA 2007. [Reuters] ...

Elle Smith, representing Kentucky, won Miss USA 2021. Felipe Espinal/Miss USA Smith won while wearing a glittering silver gown, complete with a deep V-neck and a high leg slit.

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What: Rachel Smith, Miss USA, will preside over the opening bell to celebrate being crowned Miss USA 2007 on Friday, March 23, 2007. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway ...

Los Angeles – Rachel Smith, a journalism graduate from Tennessee, was crowned Miss USA on Friday, winning the contest to replace a titleholder whose reign was marred by a much-publicized ...