: Celebrating the Milestones of Miss USA Winners This year marks the 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th and 50th anniversaries of five remarkable women who won the Miss USA title and represented their country at the Miss Universe pageant. Here is a look back at their achievements and what they are doing now. - **Erin Brady (Miss USA 2013)**: Erin Brady was the first woman from Connecticut to win the Miss USA crown. She competed at Miss Universe 2013 and placed in the top 10. She is a financial accountant and a spokesperson for breast and ovarian cancer awareness. She is married and has a son.¹ - **Susie Castillo (Miss USA 2003)**: Susie Castillo was the third woman from Massachusetts to win the Miss USA title. She also placed in the top 10 at Miss Universe 2003. She is an actress, author, and host who has appeared in shows like "House of Payne" and "Castle". She is also an advocate for animal rights and natural beauty. She is married and has two dogs.² - **Kenya Moore (Miss USA 1993)**: Kenya Moore was the second African American woman to win the Miss USA crown and the fifth woman from Michigan to do so. She competed at Miss Universe 1993 and finished in the top six. She is a reality TV star, actress, producer, and entrepreneur who is known for her roles in "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "The Celebrity Apprentice". She is also the founder of Moore Hair Care, a line of natural hair products. She is divorced and has a daughter.³ - **Julie Hayek (Miss USA 1983)**: Julie Hayek was the first woman from California to win the Miss USA title. She also became the first runner-up at Miss Universe 1983, the highest placement for a Miss USA delegate at that time. She is a real estate agent and a philanthropist who supports causes such as education, health, and the environment. She is single and has a dog. - **Amanda Jones (Miss USA 1973)**: Amanda Jones was the second woman from Illinois to win the Miss USA crown. She also became the first runner-up at Miss Universe 1973, the highest placement for a Miss USA delegate until 1983. She is a journalist and a documentary filmmaker who has worked for CBS News, PBS, and Discovery Channel. She is also a co-founder of PeaceJam, a global movement that connects Nobel Peace Prize laureates with young people. She is married and has two children.. Source: Conversation with Bing, 12/3/2023 (1) List of Miss USA titleholders - Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Miss_USA_titleholders. (2) Photos of Every Miss USA Over the Years: Scandals, Diversity & More - WWD. wwd.com/lists/miss-usa-winners-history-through-the-years-1235841234/. (3) List of Miss America titleholders - Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Miss_America_titleholders. (4) Getty. media.gettyimages.com/photos/miss-usa-2013-erin-brady-attends-the-annual-charity-day-hosted-by-picture-id180304541?b=1&k=6&m=180304541&s=612x612&w=0&h=85ZI3V1phQsu1ZT4MvnVHRsQKUgSYzgYBDNRa8aQzk8=. (5) Getty. media.gettyimages.com/photos/actress-susie-castillo-attends-the-2016-nprdp-scholarship-fundraiser-picture-id539307984?b=1&k=6&m=539307984&s=612x612&w=0&h=if_eiD4JvUeiN2UokUfz8ddCnaZ4szpJpOmpv0YuUR0=. (6) Getty. media.gettyimages.com/photos/episode-16204-pictured-kenya-moore-picture-id1189639823?b=1&k=6&m=1189639823&s=612x612&w=0&h=S5xZW8r5B2QIPZrAi6HTcynRQfVyolQPZPKA45VjnRQ=. (7) Getty. media.gettyimages.com/photos/beauty-queen-julie-hayek-attends-a-book-party-for-grace-robbins-and-picture-id166285258?b=1&k=6&m=166285258&s=612x612&w=0&h=I7wzmbRb79wLVK-oxdTtYFixAcFneUL6myFtKfgiIUc=.