Miss America Regan Hutsell shares how pageantry reshaped her body image — and why she embraced her natural curls.

The new Miss America winner made history by becoming the first Miss Texas to win the competition in over 50 years—and the first Black woman ever crowned wearing her natural curl texture. On Sunday, Sept.

Regan Hutsell represented Texas at the Miss America 2027 pageant and was crowned Miss America on Sept. 6

The Miss America 2027 pageant took place on Sunday, September 6, and saw 52 women from across the country compete to see who would take home the coveted title.

Miss Mississippi Jane Granberry had a strong showing in the 2027 Miss America pageant in Florida, earning top 11 honors. Miss Texas earned the crown.

Ashlyn Mercier became the first active-duty law enforcement officer to win Miss Massachusetts, challenging stereotypes about what female officers should look like while inspiring the next generation.

Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic died at the age of 22, hours after Miss America crowned its 2027 winner in West Palm Beach.

After reaching the final five, the current Miss Louisiana came up just shy of the win, but grateful for the experience nonetheless.