Miss America 2023: All The Best Photos From The Beauty Pageant

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December 16, 2022 10:02AM EST

Miss America was packed with amazing moments this year. See the best dresses and the winners right here.

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Miss America 2023: Photos

Miss America 2023: Photos — Miss America has been crowned! After a night of glamour, talent, and on-stage interviews, Miss Wisconsin’s Grace Stanke was named 2023’s winner during the celebration at the Mohegan Sun casino, in Uncasville, Connecticut on Dec. 15, 2022.

New Miss America Grace Stanke was struck with emotion as she faced the audience after being crowned Miss America 2023. She carried a giant bouquet of red roses and had on a glittering tiara. Grace is a University of Wisconsin nuclear engineering student who plays violin.

Along with the title, Miss America has won a $100k scholarship. Miss New York Taryn Delanie Smith was crowned first runner-up, while Miss Texas Averie Bishop was named second runner-up.

Ready to see more of the top moments from Miss America? Check out the best here!

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Miss Wisconsin Wins

Miss Wisconsin Wins — Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke looked like she couldn’t believe what was happening when she was presented with the Miss America 2023 sash by Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, center.

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Miss America Gets Crowned

Miss America Gets Crowned — Grace spoke about her passion for topics like nuclear energy during the final question segment of the evening. She talked about being authentic to herself while will being a voice for “the women who can.”

Before winning, she said, “As Miss America, I am representing this organization. If they ask further questions, I am able to preface saying, ‘This isn’t the organization’s point of view, this is my personal point of view as Grace Stanke’ and I can go on to state it — especially when it comes to things like nuclear energy and so many other hot political topics.”

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The Reaction

The Reaction — Jump for joy! Miss New York 2022 Taryn Delanie Smith, center left, took Miss Wisconsin 2022 Grace Stanke’s hand and jumped up and down when they learned that Grace was now Miss America 2023.

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Miss Wisconsin Plays Violin

Miss Wisconsin Plays Violin — Miss Wisconsin 2022 Grace Stanke played the violin during the talent portion of the competition. She previously told The Northwestern she “built confidence” by performing.

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Miss America Speaks

Miss America Speaks — Miss Wisconsin 2022 Grace Stanke spoke about Nuclear fusion and energy during her social activism portion of the competition. Her presentation was called “Clean Energy, Clean Future.”

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Miss America 2022’s Dress

Miss America 2022’s Dress — Talk about a fashion statement! Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles wore a dress with the faces of past Miss Americas during the 2023 festivities. Love it!

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Miss New York Sings

Miss New York Sings — Miss New York Taryn Delanie Smith sand during the talent segment. She was crowned runner up later that night.

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Host Laura Rutledge

Host Laura Rutledge — Laura Rutledge was one of the hosts at Miss America 2023. She looked so chic in a shimmering, gathered gown during the event.

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Miss Nevada Belts

Miss Nevada Belts — Miss Nevada 2022 Heather Renner demonstrated her musical theater chops with a passionate performance during the talent portion. She ended up in the top 10.

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