Houston-native Regan Hutsell crowned Miss America

Published September 7, 2026 10:28 AM CDT
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Houston native Regan Hutsell is the diamond of the season after being crowned Miss America on Sunday!

Hutsell represented the Lone Star State as the 89th Miss Texas and is now the 99th woman to earn the prestigious national title after a week of competition.

Who is Regan Hutsell?

Before taking the pageant stage, Hutsell established a career as a professional dancer. Her background includes performing as a Radio City Rockette and as a ballerina with the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Throughout her time as a dancer, Hutsell faced her own internal struggles which inspired her Community Service Initiative, which focuses on equipping individuals with tools to foster a happier and healthier relationship with themselves.

The Source: Information for this article were provided by Regan Hutsell following her Miss Texas title win.

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