Many women made history at the 73rd Miss Universe competition on Saturday, including the oldest woman to compete and the first woman to wear a hijab.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday, the first contestant from Denmark to achieve the honor.Marquez, 28, had earlier made history as the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela.

The Miss Universe 2024 winner is Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig. The 21-year-old competed against 124 other women for the iconic crown.

Theilvig, 21, is a dancer, entrepreneur and an animal-right advocate. With a dream of becoming a lawyer, she holds a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the 2024 Miss Universe winner. The 21-year-old from Denmark was crowned by Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, from Denmark won the 73rd Miss Universe crown and made a sparkling style statement at the beauty pageant

Her breakthrough moment came in 2022 when she earned a place in the Top 20 at Miss Grand International. Her doll-like features earned her the nickname "Human Barbie," and she quickly became a global favourite among pageant fans.