“From Crowns to Careers: Discover the Unexpected Journeys of These Beauty Queens Turned Icons!”
Have you ever wondered what happens to beauty queens after the tiara comes off? Some of our favorite celebrities dodged the traditional walk down the red carpet in favor of strutting their stuff on pageant stages! For instance, did you know that a mere 19 years old, Michelle Pfeiffer snagged the title of Miss Orange County, while Halle Berry proudly nabbed the first runner-up spot in the Miss United States pageant? Fast forward to today, and they’ve transformed from crown-wearers into accolades-collecting actresses—one an Oscar nominee, the other a winner. So, who else has traded sequined gowns for Hollywood glamour? Keep on reading to discover which stars once had their sights set on pageant glory before breaking into Tinseltown’s spotlight. LEARN MORE.Some celebrities didn’t start out walking down the red carpet but walking across the stage in beauty pageants. When she was only 19, Michelle Pfeiffer was crowned Miss Orange County, and Halle Berry was the first runner-up in the Miss United States pageant.
Now, they’re an Oscar-nominated Actress and an Academy Award winner, respectively. Keep reading to learn who once coveted the crown before moving into Tinseltown’s spotlight.
Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter began taking acting lessons during the 1970s, soon finding herself in Hollywood and playing the beloved superheroine Wonder Woman on the popular television show.
