Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is facing backlash after appearing to use the N-word in a viral TikTok video.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Born in Søborg, Denmark, Kjaer grew up in Copenhagen and is the first Danish contestant in the 73-year-history of Miss Universe to take home the crown. Prior to her Miss Universe win, she was crowned Miss Universe Denmark in September 2024.

The 21-year-old model and beauty queen stood out for her grace, poise, and compelling story of resilience and advocacy

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is Miss Universe 2024. The 21-year-old former pro dancer is the first Danish contestant to take the crown.

Although she probably has a ton of potential suitors vying for her attention, Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig isn't quite open to dating right now. "I'm single and I'm going to be the rest of my reign as well,

Find out more about Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the winner of the 2024 Miss Universe pageant, and see photos of her and other contestants during the competition.

Jewelmer designed the Miss Universe crown, which was crafted with the national gem of the Philippines: the golden South Sea pearl. The Lumière de l’Infini tiara is encrusted with diamonds and features a sunburst motif at the center. Following her crowning, Theilvig was also presented with a matching golden South Sea pearl necklace.

Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

Newly crowned Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark is currently under heavy scrutiny following the release of a TikTok video that features her using a racial slur.