Congratulations to Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, who was crowned Miss USA 2013 last night. A “star studded” panel of judges including Giuliana Rancic, NeNe Leakes and The Voice, correspondent, Christina Milian (!!!) chose the winner. Nick Jonas hosted the 62nd annual Miss USA Competition live for NBC from Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Jonas Brothers performed.
Erin Brady is a 25 year-old from East Hampton, Connecticut and is a Financial Accountant for Prudential Retirement in Hartford, Conn. She graduated from Central Connecticut University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Criminal Justice.
Blah blah blah! Let’s get to why I really am posting about the pageant. Miss Utah, Marissa Powell took the stage, to answer a question from Judge NeNe Leakes:
“A recent report shows that in 40 percent of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?”
The answer she gave was totally rambly and nonsensical. And of course, it’s going viral. Poor girl. Well, at least she won $1000 for being “Most Photogenic.”
http://youtu.be/bDcn6zIHzQg
Here are the final results of the pageant, just in case you care:
First Runner Up: Miss Alabama USA, Mary Margaret McCord, will assume the duties of Miss USA 2013 if the titleholder is named Miss Universe 2013 or if for some reason Miss USA cannot fulfill her duties.
Second Runner Up: Miss Illinois USA, Stacie Juris
Rest of Top Six: Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell
Miss Texas USA, Ali Nugent
Miss South Carolina USA, Megan Pinckney
Rest of Top Ten: Miss Ohio USA, Kristin Smith
Miss Louisiana USA, Kristen Girault
Miss North Carolina USA, Ashley Love-Mills
Miss Nevada USA, Chelsea Caswell
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Pennsylvania USA, Jessica Billings
Miss Massachusetts USA, Sarah Kid
Miss California USA, Mabelynn Capeluj
Miss West Virginia USA, Chelsea Welch
Miss Maryland USA, Kasey Staniszewski
MISS PHOTOGENIC USA™ Award: Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell. A blue ribbon panel selected the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
MISS CONGENIALITY USA™ Award: Miss Oregon USA, Gabrielle Neilan. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
