Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the new Miss Universe 2024, the first Danish contestant to take the crown.
“Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account. “Miss Universe!” she shrieked excitedly, jumping up and down.
The 21-year-old describes herself as an animal protection advocate, entrepreneur and former pro dancer.
The morning after her win, she posted pictures of herself in a hotel bathrobe, wearing her crown and displaying her sash. “First sunrise as Miss Universe,” Kjaer wrote, “Waking up with gratitude, dreams, and a crown − ready to embrace this incredible journey.”
