Miss Denmark is , the first Danish contestant to take the crown.
“Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account. , jumping up and down.
The 21-year-old describes herself as an animal protection advocate, entrepreneur and former pro dancer.
The morning after her win, she posted pictures of herself in a hotel bathrobe, wearing her crown and displaying her sash. “First sunrise as Miss Universe,” Kjaer wrote, “Waking up with gratitude, dreams, and a crown − .”
She finished ahead of Chidimma Adetshina, named first runner-up. Maria Fernanda Beltran Figueroa, Opal Suchata Chuangsri and Ileana Marquez Pedroza rounded out the top five.
, who won her crown after a controversial year in which , did not place in the competition.
The 73rd Miss Universe competition was held in Mexico City, the country’s first time welcoming the event in 17 years. Mario López and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo hosted, with live commentary by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Zuri Hall.
(This story has been updated with a gallery of photos.)
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