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John Locher / PA Wire
John Locher / PA Wire / PA Wire
THE STANDOUT MOMENT of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant last night was obviously the wrong woman being crowned (ARRGHH), but something lovely was happening behind the scenes.
Contestants were encouraged to share makeup-free selfies on Twitter alongside the pageant’s slogan #ConfidentlyBeautiful, all to promote body positivity.
Of course, they’re still absolutely gorgeous – but the photos are an example of the transformative power of makeup and hair styling, and show that underneath it all, they’re normal women.
Here is a selection of the contestants’ no makeup selfies.
Thursday 7 November, 2024
Thursday 7 November, 2024
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Here's what the Miss Universe contestants look like under their pageant makeup
THE STANDOUT MOMENT of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant last night was obviously the wrong woman being crowned (ARRGHH), but something lovely was happening behind the scenes.
Contestants were encouraged to share makeup-free selfies on Twitter alongside the pageant’s slogan #ConfidentlyBeautiful, all to promote body positivity.
Of course, they’re still absolutely gorgeous – but the photos are an example of the transformative power of makeup and hair styling, and show that underneath it all, they’re normal women.
Here is a selection of the contestants’ no makeup selfies.
Miss Ireland, Joanna Cooper
Miss Bahamas, Toria Nichole
Miss Peru, Laura Spoya
Miss Ghana, Hilda Frimpong
Miss Indonesia, Anindya Putri
Miss Australia, Monika Radulovic
There’s hope for us all. Hallelujah!
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