"What the world didn't know: I was 16 weeks (4 months) pregnant when I competed in swimwear and placed Top 30. Today, it feels freeing to share this: I am pregnant."
"With the evolving rules of Miss Universe, may this placement stand as proof that motherhood is not the end of ambition, and pregnancy is not a limitation. With a strong community behind you, multiple dreams can exist at once."
Jamie VandenBerg, 29, competed in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant while four months pregnant, placing in the top 30 during swimwear competition. She revealed this secret through an Instagram post about car seats, stating it felt freeing to share her experience. VandenBerg won Miss Universe Canada, which included a controversial best body contest. She emphasized that motherhood and pregnancy should not limit ambition, advocating for evolving pageant rules that recognize women can pursue multiple dreams simultaneously. The 2025 Miss Universe competition featured significant drama, including contestant walkouts and an injury to Miss Jamaica.
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