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Miss USA 2012

  • Jun 4, 2012
  • Jun 4, 2012 Updated Jun 4, 2012

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss USA 2012 during the Miss USA pageant, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

Miss USA

Miss USA

The ten Miss USA finalists pose on stage during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Johanna Sambucini

Johanna Sambucini

Miss New York Johanna Sambucini walks the runway during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Kristen Danyal

Kristen Danyal

Miss Michigan Kristen Danyal walks the runway in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Audrey Bolte

Audrey Bolte

Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte, walks along the stage after being announced as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo reacts after being announced the 2012 Miss USA, as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether applauds during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Brittany Booker

Brittany Booker

Miss Texas Brittany Booker competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Kelsey Dow

Kelsey Dow

Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo poses as she is named one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Erin Edmiston

Erin Edmiston

Erin Edmiston Miss Louisiana is named as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Katherine Webb

Katherine Webb

Miss Alabama Katherine Webb competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Miss USA

Miss USA

The five top five finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Rhode Island, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia stand together during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Miss USA

Miss USA

The top 10 finalists pose in their evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Jasmyn Jazz Wilkins

Jasmyn Jazz Wilkins

Jasmyn Jazz Wilking Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Jade Keisall

Jade Keisall

Miss Nevada Jade Keisall is named one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, searches for an earring while standing with the other four finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Jessica Hibler

Jessica Hibler

Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler competes in the swimsuit portion during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss USA 2012 during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Marybel Gonzalez

Marybel Gonzalez

Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez walks the runway during the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Nana Meriwether

Nana Meriwether

Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Michelle Leonardo

Michelle Leonardo

Miss New Jersey Michelle Leonardo, left, reacts as she is announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Erika Powell

Erika Powell

Miss South Carolina Erika Powell walks to center stage after being announced as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Brittany Booker

Brittany Booker

Miss Texas Brittany Booker, right, walks along the stage after being announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Lauren Lundeen

Lauren Lundeen

Lauren Lundeen Miss Oklahoma during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, holds hands with Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether as they wait for the announcement of the winner of Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. Culpo was announced the winner. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Natalie Pack

Natalie Pack

Miss California Natalie Pack walks the runway during the opening number fashion show during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Kelsey Dow

Kelsey Dow

Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow competes in the swimsuit portion during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, is surrounded by fellow contestants after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo reacts after being announced the 2012 Miss USA, as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether applauds during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo walks on stage during the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Gentry Miller

Gentry Miller

Miss Kansas Gentry Miller walks out on stage during the opening number for the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Olivia Culpo, Nana Meriwether

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, reacts after being announced as the new Miss USA as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether watches during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

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