Miss North Carolina Cheslie Kryst Crowned Miss USA 2019
And the 2019 Miss USA is...
On Thursday, contestants competed for the coveted Miss USA title at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. After months of hard work, training and giving it their all, Miss North Carolina Cheslie Kryst, Miss Oklahoma Triana Browne and Miss New Mexico Alejandra Gonzalez were named the top three finalists.
Before the winner was announced, hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey introduced last year's Miss USA, Sarah Rose Summers, who would be passing on the crown to the new lady.
Miss Oklahoma was first named second runner up, with Miss New Mexico taking first runner up after Miss North Carolina was named Miss USA 2019.
Your #MissUSA 2019 is... NORTH CAROLINA! 👑
LIVE from @GrandSierra in @RenoTahoe, this is #MissUSA. pic.twitter.com/2xMSvJh4sg— Miss USA & Miss Teen USA (@MissUSA) May 3, 2019
Before nabbing the title, Kyrst, who is a litigation attorney, gave a power final speech that elevated her to the next level. When asked what is one word she would describe her generation and why, she said: "I would say that my generation is innovative. I'm standing here in Nevada, in the state that has the first majority female legislature in this entire country. Mine is the first generation that forward-looking mindset that has inclusivity, diversity and strength and empowered women. I am looking forward to continued progress with my generation."
Final word: North Carolina ✨
LIVE from @GrandSierra in @RenoTahoe, this is #MissUSA LIVE on @FOXTV. pic.twitter.com/wSOLYs1JzD— Miss USA & Miss Teen USA (@MissUSA) May 3, 2019
Following her win, many viewers took to social media to share how happy they were for Kryst, as well as how the top five was full of diverse women.
Four women of color so far in the top five ♥️♥️ #MissUSA
— Sydney | @ #EndGame for The Big Guy 💚 (@brucebvnners) May 3, 2019
Here’s your top 5 #MissUSApic.twitter.com/Z4mHQlIzFc
— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) May 3, 2019
ONLY ONE WHITE WOMAN IN TOP 5 MISS USA?! It’s starting to feel like 2019, #MissUSA
— S for Snake✨ (@vaaaall11) May 3, 2019
NC has beauty and brains #MissUSA
— TR💎CEY💉🏩 (@4evertracey) May 3, 2019
Welp, #MissNorthCarolina NAILED IT!! I 😍 Here!!! Crown her now! #MissUSApic.twitter.com/uvOVNL2Mis
— DPA (@DomPAnderson) May 3, 2019
Just wanted to let y’all know our new Miss Teen USA is this BLACK NATURAL HAIRED QUEEN right here. That is all 😌 pic.twitter.com/RUnCG5AL8w
— Mariah Clayton (@mariahclayton_1) April 29, 2019
Our Miss Teen USA AND our Miss USA! So special! #blackgirlmagic#missusapic.twitter.com/NbnAyccKLg
— Sydney | @ #EndGame for The Big Guy 💚 (@brucebvnners) May 3, 2019
OMG I am legit crying! We got a black Miss USA and a black Miss Teen USA in the same year!!! Yaaayyyyyy!!! #missusa
— Tanya Powell - Amir (@Tpowell1975) May 3, 2019
North Caroline stoll my breath away with that long beautiful curly hair #MissUSApic.twitter.com/pUo9112g1A
— R E G A N 💃🏿 D A V I S (@theregandavis) May 3, 2019
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