Beauty queen best known for becoming the first African American to win the Miss Florida pageant. In 2004, she was also crowned the 77th Miss America. Also known for her philanthropy, she founded the charity organization, The Crown Jewel Foundation.

Before Fame

During her time at the University of Central Florida, she belonged to the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

Trivia

She has appeared in a number of movies, including the science fiction film District 9.

Family Life

She and her then-husband, Brian Kleinschmidt, competed on The Amazing Race's fifteenth season, ending up in third place.

Associated With

She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.