Miss Universe 2023 came with a lot of firsts and it seems it made history. The 72nd edition of Miss Universe featured two transgender women, two mothers, one plus-sized model Jane Dipika. She was also crowned Miss Nepal. While speaking to Hola Magazine, Jane said, “As a curvy woman challenging conventional beauty standards, I’m here to stand for all women.” Netizens react Here are some reactions:
OH WOW Nepal's Jane Dipika Garrett is SUCH A BEAUTY and defies stereotype in Miss Universe. I LOVE that the crowd is cheering for her. Finally a representation of plus size women in the Ms. U!!! GOO GOO JANE cheering for you! pic.twitter.com/oMO4Lslu0z
— Mich 🫶 (@kdrama_ahjumma) November 18, 2023
Jane Dipika Garrett
— ब्वाँसो (@Mspeaks__) November 18, 2023
"Beauty comes in any size"
This slogan can change and motivate many girls around the world. So proud that she represented Nepal 👏🎉❤️🇳🇵🇳🇵
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Nepal's Jane Dipika Garrett was warmly supported by the crowd during her stint in the #MissUniverse2023 Preliminary Competition. Jane is a body positivity advocate. 🇳🇵✨
— Ωhm (@jeffxcortez) November 16, 2023
What do you think of her performance? Is she in your list for the 👑?#MissUniverse #72ndMissUniverse #Nepal pic.twitter.com/oPuucqaJsC
So proud of you, our Miss Rue Gurl, Jane Dipika Garrett! You did great!!!
— ricci (@ricci_richy) November 19, 2023
Always spread love by throwing a dove! Charaught pic.twitter.com/iJEQZJMM1G
Also, Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2023, marking her country’s first win at the international beauty pageant. The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant was held on Saturday night at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild emerged the first runner-up and Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was named the second runner-up at the event. Miss Universe shared the update on its official Instagram page. “MISS UNIVERSE 2023 is @sheynnispalacios_of!” the post read. Palacios was crowned by USA’s R’Bonney Gabriel, who held the title of Miss Universe for the year 2022. Palacios bested entrants from 83 other countries, including Miss India Shweta Sharda, who was called into the list of top 20 contestants.