From Fox News · Stephanie Nolasco · · 1m 20s
Miss USA 2026 on motherhood and pageant prep
Justus Kelley, the first married mother to win Miss USA, shares how she trained with kids for the pageant.
In brief
Justus Kelley, the first married mother to win Miss USA, shares how she trained with kids for the pageant. Justus Kelley, Miss USA 2026, became the first married mother to win the title while raising two children. Originally reported by Fox News.
History-making Miss USA win
Justus Kelley became the first married mother to win Miss USA 2026.
Training with children
Kelley practiced pageant prep during her children's naps and while holding them in carriers.
Nap time workouts
She did walking classes with her baby on her chest and squats with her 2-year-old.
Core focus
Kelley emphasized core exercises while watching movies or doing self-care.
Husband's support
Her husband has been her pageant consultant for 13 years and supported her journey.
Foster parents
Kelley and her husband are foster parents to a baby boy and his sister.
Prize package
The prize includes a $150,000 salary, Range Rover, luxury apartment, and $30,000 wardrobe.
Message for women
Kelley wants women to embrace all parts of themselves without sacrificing family or dreams.
Historical context
Mary Leona Gage was stripped of Miss USA in 1957 after being discovered as a married mother of two.
Future plans
Kelley aims to represent mothers and wives balancing family life with personal ambitions.
Here's the gist
Justus Kelley, Miss USA 2026, became the first married mother to win the title while raising two children.
