6 WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY AT MISS UNIVERSE 2023

20 NOVEMBER, 2023 Dristi Sharma

72TH MISS UNIVERSE

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This year's winner

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1. first mother in the show

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2. first married contestant

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3. 1st trans Miss Netherlands

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4. 1st trans miss portugal

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5. 1st body-inclusive contestant

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6. 1st pakistani contestant

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