Thai business mogul becomes 1st woman to own Miss Universe pageant after $20M buy

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Thai transgender business mogul Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip has become the first woman to own the Miss Universe pageant after purchasing the franchise for $20 million.

Jakrajutatip called the "global reach" of The Miss Universe Organization "a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio."

"We seek not only to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions, but also to evolve the brand for the next generation,""We look forward to this next chapter in the Miss Universe story," said Amy Emmerich, CEO of The Miss Universe Organization, who noted that the acquisition is a "tremendous opportunity" to create "further growth for this organization on the global stage and women...

 

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Oh, it makes my day to think of the cabal of wrong-wing do-gooders like Michael Flynn and the bizarre christo-fascist groups undermining our country. Oh my, what will they fret about that “creature” taking over fat Donald’s old gig.

Except women are not born with dicks.

we should objective women even if they’re men

Anne Jakapong I will be watching the next Miss Universe pageant on January 14th.

A man dressed as a woman!

Seems to be a national epidemic. So many people want to be in other people’s pants. Take for instance, the “ I have nothing better to do” responses on this subject. Like it’s their business.

So.... it's still owned by a dude.

Woman? Can you throw out a definition of woman, please. I know XX doesn’t cut it.

Real strength

Good for her

Is this just one of those 'theirs' versus 'ours' posts now that Musk is in charge?

That's a man

You mean man.

Lol

Who cares?

Is she a woman or a trans? If it's the former, what's the need to mention the latter?

Great. Now waiting for her to dismantle it.

Man of the year

mutilated man is not a woman.

lol

'First woman' 😆

wow. that’s dope

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