Elle Smith
Updated: 12/11/2025, 9:07:53 AM Wikipedia source
Ellen Elizabeth "Elle" Smith (born June 19, 1998) is an American journalist and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2021. As Miss USA, she represented the United States at Miss Universe 2021, and placed in the Top 10. Smith had won Miss Kentucky USA 2021, and is the second woman from Kentucky to win Miss USA.
Infobox
Born
Ellen Elizabeth Smith (1998-06-19) June 19, 1998 (age 27)Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Education
University of Kentucky (BA)
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Title
mw- Miss Kentucky USA 2021Miss USA 2021
Years active
2021–present
Eye color
Hazel
Majorcompetitions
Miss Kentucky USA 2021(Winner)Miss USA 2021(Winner)Miss Universe 2021(Top 10)
Tables
· References
Preceded byLexie Iles
Preceded byLexie Iles
Awards and achievements
Preceded byLexie Iles
Awards and achievements
Miss Kentucky USA 2021
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byLizzy Neutz
Preceded byMississippi, Asya Branch
Preceded byMississippi, Asya Branch
Awards and achievements
Preceded byMississippi, Asya Branch
Awards and achievements
Miss USA 2021
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byTexas, R'Bonney Gabriel
| Awards and achievements | ||
| Preceded byLexie Iles | Miss Kentucky USA 2021 | Succeeded byLizzy Neutz |
| Preceded byMississippi, Asya Branch | Miss USA 2021 | Succeeded byTexas, R'Bonney Gabriel |
References
- NV Models & Talenthttps://www.nvmodels.com/models/ellen-s-2/
- "SEASON 23 PREMIERE!!!!"https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CQW9ehTBehy
- "The face you make when the paperwork has been signed —and it's official!! Hello Kentucky! I am officially signing on as your Miss Kentucky USA 2021"https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CPWib7QHWSE
- Peoplehttps://people.com/human-interest/miss-usa-elle-smith-on-full-circle-moment/
- Springfield News-Sunhttps://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/shawnee-high-school-graduate-to-compete-in-miss-usa-pageant/J54NWA464BAJ7PWMPLDJHIS6AU/
- LEX18https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/louisville-reporter-elle-smith-wins-miss-usa-2021
- WKYT-TVhttps://www.wkyt.com/2021/11/30/university-kentucky-grad-elle-smith-wins-miss-usa-2021/
- Black Enterprisehttps://www.blackenterprise.com/miss-kentucky-elle-smith-crowned-miss-usa-2021/
- WHAS-TVhttps://www.whas11.com/article/news/kentucky/elle-smith-miss-kentucky-usa-2021-whas11-reporter-uk-grad/417-bece4000-0e7f-45f1-8a2e-d2a1cb920abe
- ABC 36 Newshttps://www.wtvq.com/kentuckys-elle-smith-hands-off-crown-to-new-miss-usa/
- Kentucky Kernelhttps://web.archive.org/web/20211201120302/http://www.kykernel.com/news/what-to-expect-from-miss-usa-2021/article_3137e966-5167-11ec-8a0d-4f47aefab53b.html
- WHAS-TVhttps://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/whas11-reporter-elle-smith-miss-kentucky-prepares-for-miss-usa-pageant/417-58a725f1-5d9d-48de-8fc0-002d682754a1
- KTULhttps://ktul.com/news/local/river-spirit-announcement
- "Tulsa's River Spirit will host Miss USA, Miss Teen USA pageants"https://www.fox23.com/news/local/tulsas-river-spirit-will-host-miss-usa-miss-teen-usa-pageants/743ADBYPWNEAFM6M5NUYIHODQA/
- E!https://www.eonline.com/news/1309050/get-a-first-look-at-all-the-miss-usa-contestants-in-their-swimsuit-competition-outfits
- TV Linehttps://tvline.com/2021/11/29/miss-usa-2021-winner-elle-smith-kentucky-wins/
- E! Onlinehttps://www.eonline.com/news/1311410/miss-kentucky-elle-smith-crowned-miss-usa-2021
- CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/11/30/entertainment/miss-usa-winner-elle-smith/index.html
- Insiderhttps://www.insider.com/miss-kentucky-new-miss-usa-2021-11
- UK Nowhttp://uknow.uky.edu/professional-news/ci-alumna-miss-kentucky-compete-miss-usa
- CNN Philippineshttps://web.archive.org/web/20211212231811/https://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2021/12/13/70th-Miss-Universe-2021-coronation-live-updates.html
- WHAS-TVhttps://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/elle-smith-miss-usa-kentucky-interview-pageant-whas11/417-10dc85d8-4e2c-45ab-acc8-d75b9b0895f5
- www.goal.comhttps://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pure-magic-leah-williamson-celebrates-arsenal-champions-league-triumph-barcelona-insanely-proud-model-girlfriend-elle-smith/blt2f6ffa74227c14b7