Miss Alabama Beauty Queen 2024 Faces Online Fat-Shaming
08.06.2024: Sara Milliken, crowned Miss Alabama Beauty Queen 2024, has recently been subjected to online fat-shaming on Twitter, sparking a heated debate about body image and beauty standards in the pageant industry.
Online Backlash
Reports from Kossyderrickent highlight the backlash Milliken has faced. Twitter users criticized her appearance with harsh comments. Blaine Tom Mieroughts tweeted, “I assumed it was a beauty pageant,” while Randy Hicks asked, “Is that genuinely considered attractive in Alabama?” John Mason’s comment, “This should have been (M)iss Jack in the Box winner,” was a nasty reference to the fast-food chain.
Support and Encouragement
Despite the negativity, many rallied behind Milliken. Tracie Stephens-Brooks expressed her admiration, stating, “To know is to love her. This young lady has a golden heart and will help anyone in need. A stunning obese diva with elegance, sass, and a lot of class.”
Milliken’s Journey to the Crown
Sara Milliken’s journey to becoming Miss Alabama wasn’t easy. After receiving an invitation to participate, she competed twice without winning. However, her persistence paid off in 2024 when she made it to the top ten, advanced to the top five finalists, and finally won the state championship.
In a recent interview with WKRG, Milliken shared her inspiring message: “No matter what your body looks like, or where you come from, you can do anything you set your mind to.”
The National American Miss Pageant
The National American Miss pageant, which aims to promote a “positive self-image by enhancing the natural beauty within,” provided the platform for Milliken’s success. Participants in this pageant share their ambitions and dreams in one-on-one interviews, meet with a selection panel, introduce themselves on stage, build resumes, and volunteer in local communities.
A New Standard of Beauty
Sara Milliken’s victory is a testament to the evolving standards of beauty in pageantry. Her story encourages young women everywhere to embrace their unique selves and strive for their dreams, regardless of societal pressures or negative comments.