Paris, France – In a groundbreaking moment for the Miss France pageant, 34-year-old Angelique Angarny-Philipo has been crowned the new beauty queen. Her victory marks a significant departure from the pageant's traditional age restrictions, which were abolished in 2022.

Angarny-Philipo, a flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique, expressed her excitement about representing women of all ages. "I feel like I'm speaking for all the women who were told they were too old," she said in her acceptance speech.

This year's Miss France competition saw a record number of older contestants, reflecting a broader societal shift towards challenging ageist beauty standards. The pageant's organizers have emphasized their commitment to inclusivity and diversity, noting that the beauty industry is evolving.

While beauty pageants continue to face criticism for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards, the Miss France organization has been at the forefront of pushing for change. By eliminating age restrictions and celebrating diversity, the pageant aims to redefine what it means to be beautiful.

Angarny-Philipo's victory is expected to inspire women of all ages to challenge societal norms and pursue their dreams. As she embarks on her year-long reign, she will serve as a role model for young women around the world.