Justus Kelley has been crowned Miss USA 2026, becoming the first married woman and mother to receive the pageant’s sash and crown.
Kelley’s achievement marks a historic moment for the Miss USA competition, which has traditionally been associated with unmarried contestants without children.
She has spoken about her experience taking part in the iconic pageant and about the philanthropic work connected with her role.
Kelley’s crowning places her at the centre of Miss USA 2026 as she begins her tenure as the competition’s first married winner and first mother to hold the title.
