Justus Kelley

Miss USA winner, mother, and advocate

Justus Kelley is a 31-year-old mother and wife from Virginia who made history by winning Miss USA. She is the first mother, first married woman, and first contestant in her thirties to claim the crown. Kelley's victory reflects the pageant's shift in 2023 when age and motherhood restrictions were lifted, allowing any woman 18 or older to compete. She fosters two children and champions family reunification, embodying...