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On October 26, 2022, Thailand-based [[JKN Global Group]] acquired Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from [[Endeavor (company)|Endeavor Group Holdings]]-owned [[IMG Worldwide]] at $14 million, making [[Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip|Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip]] the first [[transgender]] woman to own the organization and marking the first time the organization moved its headquarters outside the U.S. Since the 2022 edition, NBC has regained the pageant's broadcast rights via [[The Roku Channel]] as a result of the ownership changes, marking the first time in Miss Universe history that the pageant has transitioned from [[television|traditional broadcast network coverage]] to [[streaming media|full streaming service]] in the U.S.[{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2423031/jkn-acquires-miss-universe-organization|title=JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization|date=October 26, 2022|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=March 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322043036/https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2423031/jkn-acquires-miss-universe-organization|url-status=live}}] |
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On October 26, 2022, Thailand-based [[JKN Global Group]] acquired Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from [[Endeavor (company)|Endeavor Group Holdings]]-owned [[IMG Worldwide]] at $14 million, making [[Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip|Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip]] the first [[transgender]] woman to own the organization and marking the first time the organization moved its headquarters outside the U.S. Since the 2022 edition, NBC has regained the pageant's broadcast rights via [[The Roku Channel]] as a result of the ownership changes, marking the first time in Miss Universe history that the pageant has transitioned from [[television|traditional broadcast network coverage]] to [[streaming media|full streaming service]] in the U.S.[{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2423031/jkn-acquires-miss-universe-organization|title=JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization|date=October 26, 2022|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=March 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322043036/https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2423031/jkn-acquires-miss-universe-organization|url-status=live}}] |
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On November 16, 2023, Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced her departure from the Miss Universe Organization.[{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Michael |date=17 November 2023 |title=Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart Exits After 23 Years |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/miss-universe-organization-president-paula-shugart-exits-1235793531/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}] She will not be replaced.[{{Cite web |last=Santiago |first=Camille |date=8 February 2024 |title=Amy Emmerich steps down as Miss Universe CEO |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/847811-amy-emmerich-steps-down-as-miss-universe-ceo? |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225125255/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/847811-amy-emmerich-steps-down-as-miss-universe-ceo |url-status=live }}] On December 13, 2025 [[Mario Búcaro]] has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) fewer than two months after assuming the position. His departure was confirmed in a press release that also outlined his contributions to the global pageant organization.[{{Cite web |title=Mario Búcaro resigns as Miss Universe CEO after short stint |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/853106-mario-bucaro-resigns-miss-universe-ceo? |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Philstar Life [[Philippine Star]]}}][{{Cite news |date=December 14, 2025 |title=Miss Universe CEO Mario Búcaro steps down after short tenure |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2025/12/14/miss-universe-ceo-mario-b-caro-steps-down-after-short-tenure-1615 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}] |
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On November 16, 2023, Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced her departure from the Miss Universe Organization.[{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Michael |date=17 November 2023 |title=Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart Exits After 23 Years |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/miss-universe-organization-president-paula-shugart-exits-1235793531/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226073336/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/miss-universe-organization-president-paula-shugart-exits-1235793531/ |url-status=live }}] She will not be replaced.[{{Cite web |last=Santiago |first=Camille |date=8 February 2024 |title=Amy Emmerich steps down as Miss Universe CEO |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/847811-amy-emmerich-steps-down-as-miss-universe-ceo? |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225125255/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/847811-amy-emmerich-steps-down-as-miss-universe-ceo |url-status=live }}] On December 13, 2025 [[Mario Búcaro]] has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) fewer than two months after assuming the position. His departure was confirmed in a press release that also outlined his contributions to the global pageant organization.[{{Cite web |title=Mario Búcaro resigns as Miss Universe CEO after short stint |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/853106-mario-bucaro-resigns-miss-universe-ceo? |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Philstar Life [[Philippine Star]]}}][{{Cite news |date=December 14, 2025 |title=Miss Universe CEO Mario Búcaro steps down after short tenure |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2025/12/14/miss-universe-ceo-mario-b-caro-steps-down-after-short-tenure-1615 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}] |
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Previously, official rules said that pageant contestants "must not have ever been married, not had a marriage annulled nor given birth to, or parented a child. The titleholders are also required to remain unmarried throughout their reign."[{{Cite web |date=2019-04-17 |title=Beauty queen stripped of crown after getting pregnant |url=https://nypost.com/2019/04/17/beauty-queen-stripped-of-crown-after-getting-pregnant/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919123148/https://nypost.com/2019/04/17/beauty-queen-stripped-of-crown-after-getting-pregnant/ |url-status=live }}][{{Cite web |date=2018-09-26 |title=Miss Ukraine stripped of crown over contest rules violation — she's a divorced mother |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/09/26/miss-ukraine-stripped-of-crown-over-contest-rules-violation-shes-a-divorced-mother/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}] But in August 2022, the Miss Universe Organization announced that mothers, married, or pregnant women are eligible.[{{cite news |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/06/surprise-miss-universe-colombia-to-accept-contestants-who-are-married-with-kids-will-muph-follow-suit/ |location=Manila |work=Manila Bulletin |first=Robert |last=Requintina |title=SURPRISE! Miss Universe Colombia to accept contestants who are married with kids. Will MUPh follow suit? |date=August 6, 2022 |archive-date=August 10, 2022 |access-date=August 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810223517/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/06/surprise-miss-universe-colombia-to-accept-contestants-who-are-married-with-kids-will-muph-follow-suit/ |url-status=live }}.] This rule has been in effect since 2023. Accepting married contestants renewed tension between the U.S.-based Miss Universe pageant and the Europe-based [[Mrs. Universe]] pageant, which was previously the only avenue for married women to compete for the Universe title. Later in 2023, Colombia's [[Camila Avella]] became the first candidate to become a mother before clinching a semifinal placement at Miss Universe, after finishing as a finalist in the Top 5. |
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Previously, official rules said that pageant contestants "must not have ever been married, not had a marriage annulled nor given birth to, or parented a child. The titleholders are also required to remain unmarried throughout their reign."[{{Cite web |date=2019-04-17 |title=Beauty queen stripped of crown after getting pregnant |url=https://nypost.com/2019/04/17/beauty-queen-stripped-of-crown-after-getting-pregnant/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919123148/https://nypost.com/2019/04/17/beauty-queen-stripped-of-crown-after-getting-pregnant/ |url-status=live }}][{{Cite web |date=2018-09-26 |title=Miss Ukraine stripped of crown over contest rules violation — she's a divorced mother |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/09/26/miss-ukraine-stripped-of-crown-over-contest-rules-violation-shes-a-divorced-mother/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}] But in August 2022, the Miss Universe Organization announced that mothers, married, or pregnant women are eligible.[{{cite news |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/06/surprise-miss-universe-colombia-to-accept-contestants-who-are-married-with-kids-will-muph-follow-suit/ |location=Manila |work=Manila Bulletin |first=Robert |last=Requintina |title=SURPRISE! Miss Universe Colombia to accept contestants who are married with kids. Will MUPh follow suit? |date=August 6, 2022 |archive-date=August 10, 2022 |access-date=August 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810223517/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/06/surprise-miss-universe-colombia-to-accept-contestants-who-are-married-with-kids-will-muph-follow-suit/ |url-status=live }}.] This rule has been in effect since 2023. Accepting married contestants renewed tension between the U.S.-based Miss Universe pageant and the Europe-based [[Mrs. Universe]] pageant, which was previously the only avenue for married women to compete for the Universe title. Later in 2023, Colombia's [[Camila Avella]] became the first candidate to become a mother before clinching a semifinal placement at Miss Universe, after finishing as a finalist in the Top 5. |
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Miss Universe has always strictly prohibited [[age fabrication]]. While the pageant's minimum age has been set at 18, this presents a problem for several European countries that allow 17-year-olds to compete in their pageants. National titleholders under 18 must be replaced by their runners-up or another candidate in the main pageant. In recent years, all Miss Universe candidates have been required to be at least [[academic degree|university degree holders]] or working [[professionals]] from the onset of their national pageants. In September 2023, [[R'Bonney Gabriel]] announced that the organization would be drop the upper age limit. Previously, contestants had to be less than 29 years old at the start of the pageant. Beginning in 2024, "every adult woman in the world will be eligible to compete to be Miss Universe."[{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe Pageant Puts an End to Age Limits — Soon, All Women Over 18 Will Be Allowed to Compete |url=https://people.com/miss-universe-pageant-ends-age-limit-all-women-over-18-allowed-compete-7969273 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}] |
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Miss Universe has always strictly prohibited [[age fabrication]]. While the pageant's minimum age has been set at 18, this presents a problem for several European countries that allow 17-year-olds to compete in their pageants. National titleholders under 18 must be replaced by their runners-up or another candidate in the main pageant. In recent years, all Miss Universe candidates have been required to be at least [[academic degree|university degree holders]] or working [[professionals]] from the onset of their national pageants. In September 2023, [[R'Bonney Gabriel]] announced that the organization would be drop the upper age limit. Previously, contestants had to be less than 29 years old at the start of the pageant. Beginning in 2024, "every adult woman in the world will be eligible to compete to be Miss Universe."[{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe Pageant Puts an End to Age Limits — Soon, All Women Over 18 Will Be Allowed to Compete |url=https://people.com/miss-universe-pageant-ends-age-limit-all-women-over-18-allowed-compete-7969273 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Peoplemag |language=en |archive-date=January 14, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114180133/https://people.com/miss-universe-pageant-ends-age-limit-all-women-over-18-allowed-compete-7969273 |url-status=live }}] |
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* '''The Mouawad Power of Unity Crown''' (2019–2021) was made by [[Mouawad]] Jewelry, who became the new jeweler for the Miss Universe Organization. With an estimated worth of almost US$6 million, the Mouawad crowns are the world's most expensive set of pageant crowns on record. From 2019 to 2021, [[Zozibini Tunzi]], [[Andrea Meza]], and [[Harnaaz Sandhu]] were crowned with it.[{{Cite news|url = https://www.ajc.com/news/local/miss-universe-unveils-million-crown-used-atlanta-pageant/NP5VPCKzlJv6LDPRvSTNVO|title = Miss Universe unveils $5 million crown to be used in Atlanta pageant|newspaper = The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|last1 = Coyne|first1 = Amanda C.|access-date = December 5, 2019|archive-date = November 26, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201126191233/https://www.ajc.com/news/local/miss-universe-unveils-million-crown-used-atlanta-pageant/NP5VPCKzlJv6LDPRvSTNVO/amp.html|url-status = live}}] The crown consists of a golden canary diamond that weighs 62.83 carats. According to Pascal Mouawad, the crown symbolizes ambition, diversity, community, and beauty.[{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B5s0FhYH4z6/ |title=Discover the inspiration behind the first Mouawad Miss Universe Crown, revealed today for the first time! |author=Mouawad |date= |website=[[Instagram]]}}] |
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* '''The Mouawad Power of Unity Crown''' (2019–2021) was made by [[Mouawad]] Jewelry, who became the new jeweler for the Miss Universe Organization. With an estimated worth of almost US$6 million, the Mouawad crowns are the world's most expensive set of pageant crowns on record. From 2019 to 2021, [[Zozibini Tunzi]], [[Andrea Meza]], and [[Harnaaz Sandhu]] were crowned with it.[{{Cite news|url = https://www.ajc.com/news/local/miss-universe-unveils-million-crown-used-atlanta-pageant/NP5VPCKzlJv6LDPRvSTNVO|title = Miss Universe unveils $5 million crown to be used in Atlanta pageant|newspaper = The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|last1 = Coyne|first1 = Amanda C.|access-date = December 5, 2019|archive-date = November 26, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201126191233/https://www.ajc.com/news/local/miss-universe-unveils-million-crown-used-atlanta-pageant/NP5VPCKzlJv6LDPRvSTNVO/amp.html|url-status = live}}] The crown consists of a golden canary diamond that weighs 62.83 carats. According to Pascal Mouawad, the crown symbolizes ambition, diversity, community, and beauty.[{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B5s0FhYH4z6/ |title=Discover the inspiration behind the first Mouawad Miss Universe Crown, revealed today for the first time! |author=Mouawad |date= |website=[[Instagram]]}}] |
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* '''The Mouawad Force for Good Crown''' (2022–2023) is the second Mouawad crown and was used to crown [[R'Bonney Gabriel]] and [[Sheynnis Palacios]]. It holds 110 carats of blue sapphires, 48 carats of white diamonds, and a 45.14 carat royal blue sapphire at its center.[{{Cite news|url = https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/12/19/Miss-Universe-unveils-2023-crown.html|title = Miss Universe unveils diamond-sapphire Mouawad crown|publisher = CNN Philippines|access-date = December 19, 2022|archive-date = December 19, 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221219150306/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/12/19/Miss-Universe-unveils-2023-crown.html|url-status = dead}}] |
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* '''The Mouawad Force for Good Crown''' (2022–2023) is the second Mouawad crown and was used to crown [[R'Bonney Gabriel]] and [[Sheynnis Palacios]]. It holds 110 carats of blue sapphires, 48 carats of white diamonds, and a 45.14 carat royal blue sapphire at its center.[{{Cite news|url = https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/12/19/Miss-Universe-unveils-2023-crown.html|title = Miss Universe unveils diamond-sapphire Mouawad crown|publisher = CNN Philippines|access-date = December 19, 2022|archive-date = December 19, 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221219150306/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/12/19/Miss-Universe-unveils-2023-crown.html|url-status = dead}}] |
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* '''The Jewelmer ''Lumière de l’Infini'' Crown''' (2024–present), unveiled on 13 November 2024, is designed by Philippine-based luxury jewelry company Jewelmer, known for specializing in [[Pinctada maxima|golden Philippine South Sea pearls]]. It was handcrafted by master jewelers through the use of traditional Filipino and French jewelry design and making techniques, particularly the [[Place Vendôme]] technique. Each of the golden pearls was harvested and prepared through 377 steps. Its gold and platinum metal foundations resemble those of the waves and the dance of the universe, which are adorned with hundreds of diamonds and 23 golden South Sea pearls. The biggest golden pearl featured at the top-center of the crown represents the sun, bursting with diamond-adorned golden rays. The French ''Lumière de l’Infini'' translates to "Light of Infinity" (transliterally) and "Shining Infinitely" or "Infinite Brilliance".The crown will be used for the 73rd and 74th miss universe editions.[{{cite news |last1=Loreto |first1=Maria |title=Miss Universe 2024: First look at the crown, which is covered in gold and accessorized with 23 pearls |url=https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20241113729996/miss-universe-2024-crown-unveiling/ |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=HOLA! |date=13 November 2024}}][{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |title=Miss Universe 2024 unveils PH-made crown for 73rd pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/585439/miss-universe-2024-unveils-ph-made-crown-for-73rd-pageant |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=14 November 2024}}][{{cite news |title=Miss Universe unveils first-ever Filipino-crafted crown dubbed 'The Light of Infinity' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/926948/miss-universe-unveils-first-ever-filipino-crafted-crown-dubbed-the-light-of-infinity/story/ |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=GMA News |date=14 November 2024}}][{{cite news |last1=Bohol |first1=Gabriel |title=Jewelmer CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec on crafting the first Filipino-made Miss Universe crown: 'It's been an honour' |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/style/jewellery/jewelmer-unveils-filipino-crafted-crown-for-miss-universe-2024 |access-date=16 November 2024 |publisher=Tatler Asia |date=16 November 2024}}][{{cite news |last1=Sarabia |first1=Chelsea |title=Jewelmer Is Behind the Miss Universe Pageant's First Filipino-Crafted Crown |url=https://vogue.ph/fashion/jewelry/jewelmer-miss-universe-first-filipino-crafted-crown/ |access-date=16 November 2024 |agency=Vogue |publisher=Vogue Philippines |date=14 November 2024}}] |
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* '''The Jewelmer ''Lumière de l’Infini'' Crown''' (2024–present), unveiled on 13 November 2024, is designed by Philippine-based luxury jewelry company Jewelmer, known for specializing in [[Pinctada maxima|golden Philippine South Sea pearls]]. It was handcrafted by master jewelers through the use of traditional Filipino and French jewelry design and making techniques, particularly the [[Place Vendôme]] technique. Each of the golden pearls was harvested and prepared through 377 steps. Its gold and platinum metal foundations resemble those of the waves and the dance of the universe, which are adorned with hundreds of diamonds and 23 golden South Sea pearls. The biggest golden pearl featured at the top-center of the crown represents the sun, bursting with diamond-adorned golden rays. The French ''Lumière de l’Infini'' translates to "Light of Infinity" (transliterally) and "Shining Infinitely" or "Infinite Brilliance".The crown will be used for the 73rd and 74th miss universe editions.[{{cite news |last1=Loreto |first1=Maria |title=Miss Universe 2024: First look at the crown, which is covered in gold and accessorized with 23 pearls |url=https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20241113729996/miss-universe-2024-crown-unveiling/ |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=HOLA! |date=13 November 2024 |archive-date=November 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113235502/https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20241113729996/miss-universe-2024-crown-unveiling/ |url-status=live }}][{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |title=Miss Universe 2024 unveils PH-made crown for 73rd pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/585439/miss-universe-2024-unveils-ph-made-crown-for-73rd-pageant |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=14 November 2024}}][{{cite news |title=Miss Universe unveils first-ever Filipino-crafted crown dubbed 'The Light of Infinity' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/926948/miss-universe-unveils-first-ever-filipino-crafted-crown-dubbed-the-light-of-infinity/story/ |access-date=14 November 2024 |publisher=GMA News |date=14 November 2024}}][{{cite news |last1=Bohol |first1=Gabriel |title=Jewelmer CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec on crafting the first Filipino-made Miss Universe crown: 'It's been an honour' |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/style/jewellery/jewelmer-unveils-filipino-crafted-crown-for-miss-universe-2024 |access-date=16 November 2024 |publisher=Tatler Asia |date=16 November 2024}}][{{cite news |last1=Sarabia |first1=Chelsea |title=Jewelmer Is Behind the Miss Universe Pageant's First Filipino-Crafted Crown |url=https://vogue.ph/fashion/jewelry/jewelmer-miss-universe-first-filipino-crafted-crown/ |access-date=16 November 2024 |agency=Vogue |publisher=Vogue Philippines |date=14 November 2024}}] |
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===Gallery of Miss Universe crowns=== |
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===Gallery of Miss Universe crowns=== |
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