The first scandal to break, was the discovery of the American entry was in fact not only married but with two little children, thus Leona Gage was automatically disqualified the title being passed on to the runner up – Miss Utah, Charlotte Sheffield who later went to represent the USA in the 1957 Miss World contest. As most pageantologists would probably know the year 1957 was the first of many years to come where scandal and controversy reign for a short time in order not to mar the pageant and it’s image in any way! The question of marriage and being under aged among others yet to come came into full effect from that year. Gladys Zender in 1957 (in the picture with father, Eduardo Zender) gain recognition as being the first Latin American beauty to win the Miss Universe title and almost did not go on to keep the title. Before we find out who will be the 60th titleholder, let’s take a look at some past wonderful memories of the pageant which has entertained us for decades. ![]() ![]() Each year thousands and thousands of young women from different parts of the globe are competing for the national title, hoping to become the most beautiful woman in the universe. For 60 years, the Miss Universe Pageant has been the Grand Slam of Beauty for young women all over the world.
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