Sara Millikenwon the title in May after participating in the National American Miss (NAM) pageant. But critics questioned the validity of her title after media outlets began referring to her as “Miss Alabama.”
News outlets began calling the 23-year-old makeup artist “Miss Alabama” when she actually took home the crown of a completely different title—“Miss National American Alabama 2024”—according to1819news.
Sara Milliken, a 23-year-old makeup artist, was crowned Miss National American Alabama 2024 in May
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Another widely popular pageant isMiss USA, which sends its winners to compete in theMiss Universepageant.
“Miss America now is 101 years old and then Miss USA, which goes on theMiss Universepageant,” Amie told the outlet. “But this National American Miss, no one has heard of it. I don’t even know what it is.”
The winner ofMiss America Alabama 2024, who will be eligible to compete in theMiss Universecontest, is yet to be determined.
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It is key to note that different pageants give importance to different categories. For instance, Miss USA includes a swimsuit competition, while Miss America does not have a swimsuit segment but focuses instead on interviews, talent shows, evening gown presentations, and physical fitness.
NAM, meanwhile, focuses more on the contestants’ confidence and interactive skills over their physical appearance, according toMarca.
“Pageants are not all the same. NAM is a pageant that encourages young women to live life without limits, and to boldly pursue their dreams,” NAM said in its statement.
National American Miss (NAM) released a statement and reminded people that all pageants are not the same and that they encourage women to “boldly pursue their dreams”
An “overwhelmed” and “anxious” Sara also released a message in light of the backlash to acknowledge “how big this story has gotten.”
“I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say I have not allowed others to steal my sunshine. However, I am overwhelmed. I feel anxious just thinking about how big this story has gotten,” she wrote. “There is truly nothing that can prepare you for the things I have faced over the last few days. That is why I think it is so important for me to continue to prioritize my mental wellbeing over the next few days. I know this to shall pass. We will be back to ‘normal’ soon!”You May LikeHarrison Ford Becomes A Viral Meme After Eating On Screen At 2025 SAG AwardsLei RVPolice Reveal Gene Hackman’s Pacemaker Stopped 9 Days Before He And Wife Were Found LifelessRenan Duarte25 Actors Who Faced Their Downfall Just Steps Away From Making It BigLei RV
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