I dunno. Being crowned Miss America is usually a big steeping stone on to bigger and better things. I probably wouldn’t have gone public with my beefs and burned a bunch of bridges.
What part of her being a packaged & promoted ‘Commodity’ or ‘Brand’ if you prefer, doesn’t she understand? They OWN you for the year they have you. It’s their way or the highway.
I think who REALLY got screwed was Vanessa Williams - though she ended up with a great singing career. It’s not like there haven’t been other examples along the way of how brutal Beauty Pageants can be.
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the Evening Gown, Girlie.
*SHRUG*
I agree with you about Vanessa. I wish the slimebag photographer that released those pictures would have had an unfortunate accident.
However, I applaud this woman's courage to come forth and set the record straight. I doubt that anybody will ever "own" her no matter the circumstances.
Further it appears that she will be the last Miss America to enjoy the widespread popularity of the title based on plans for the future. Good luck finding sponsors for that train wreck