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First Mom Miss USA Shatters Pageant Barriers | Greenville News
Justus Kelly just shattered pageant history—becoming the first mom and wife to win Miss USA, and the first Virginian crowned since 1970. Her victory marks a major milestone in an evolving pageant landscape that once barred married women and mothers, rules changed years ago to welcome more diverse contestants. At 31, Kelly is a fierce advocate for foster youth, co-founder of Foster Footprints, and senior advisor at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her win honors not only her personal journey but also the legacy of Leona Gage, disqualified in 1957 for being married with kids. Now, Kelly…
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