Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Born in Søborg, Denmark, Kjaer grew up in Copenhagen and is the first Danish contestant in the 73-year-history of Miss Universe to take home the crown. Prior to her Miss Universe win, she was crowned Miss Universe Denmark in September 2024.

Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City. With her advocacy for sustainability and mental health, she redefines beauty with purpose.