Miss USA began because of a very different act of rebellion. In 1951, the new Miss America winner, Yolande Betbeze, refused to pose for pictures in a swimsuit. Catalina, a swimwear company ...

Alma Cooper was named Miss USA 2024 after a turbulent year for the ... Miss Universe contestants compete in the swimwear competition before the 71st winner is crowned on January 14 in New Orleans.

Miss USA, on the other hand, traces its roots to a former Miss America sponsor, Catalina Swimsuits, which founded both Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1952. While women may compete in both Miss USA ...