Find Out Who Took the Miss Universe Crown the Year You Were Born

As the world gears up for another Miss Universe pageant in November 2025, it’s always fun to rewind time and spotlight the winners who once wore the crown with pride. Since its first showcase in 1952, the Miss Universe pageant has long celebrated beauty, intelligence, and international charm.

Every winner captures the spirit of their era—and the year you were born makes it all the more personal. So, let’s rewind to the crowning moment that defined that year and meet the Miss Universe who ruled it.

1952: Miss Finland, Armi Kuusela

The very first Miss Universe, Armi Kuusela of Finland, didn’t just win a crown—she made history. Crowned in 1952 at only 17, Armi became an instant global icon. But in a surprising twist worthy of a rom-com, she gave up her title early to marry Virgilio Hilario, a Filipino businessman she met while touring the Philippines.

Yep, the original Miss Universe said goodbye to the crown for love! That unexpected move turned heads and headlines, adding romance to pageant history. Despite what happened, Armi, who later became a diplomat’s wife and an actress, is still celebrated as a national treasure in Finland.

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