Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.
Alexandria Mills of the US cries after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss U.S.A. Alexandria Mills, front, is crowned by the 59th Miss World Kaiane Aldorino after winning the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US (R) is congratulated by 2009 Miss World Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar as she is announced as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.
Alexandria Mills of the US, front center, reacts after being crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US, front center, reacts after being crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, right, gestures beside Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , left, after being announced 2nd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss Botswana Emma Wareus competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss Botswana Emma Wareus (R) smiles next to Miss United States as she is announced as the runner-up during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , center, holds hands with Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, left, and Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini, after crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.
Miss Botswana Emma Wareus walks to the stage center after being announced 2nd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.
Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini walks to the stage center after being announced 3rd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. gestures after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini (front) smiles as she is announced the third placed winner during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , front center, gestures after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss USA Alexandria Mills, right, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, center, and Miss China Tang Xiao, left, hold hands while waiting for the announcement of the winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US (C) performs with other contestants during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini is announced as the third place during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss Norway Mariann Birkedal competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss Kenya Natasha Metto competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Alexandria Mills from the United States, right, Emma Wareus from Botswana, center, and Adriana Vasini from Venezuela, left, applaud as Emma Waldron from Ireland, front, walks up the stage as the top five finalists are announced during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.
Alexandria Mills from the United States speaks during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.
Contestants wait for the final announcement of the winner at 2010 Miss World beauty pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria Mills, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.
Miss France Virginie Dechenaud competes in the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss China Tang Xiao competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Contestants stand waiting for the announcement of winners at 2010 Miss World beauty pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. walks on the stage during 2010 Miss World pageant final at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss Puerto Rico Yara Santiago stands on the stage during the 2010 Miss World pageant final at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Miss USA Alexandria Mills, right, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, center, and Miss China Tang Xiao, left, hold hands while waiting for the announcement of the winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. touches her crown after winning the 2010 Miss World pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Contestants take part in the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
Miss U.S.A. Alexandria Mills, center, Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini, left, Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, second left, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, second right, and Miss China Tang Xiao, right, stand together as the five finalists during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.
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