Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Date of Birth | 28/04/1991 |
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| Age | 30 years (died on 30, Jan, 2022) |
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| Birthplace | Jackson, Michigan, United States |
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| Date of Death | 30/01/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Cheslie Corrinne Kryst |
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| Famous for | Being crowned as Miss USA 2019 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
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| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Honors College, University of South Carolina, graduated cum laude |
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| Juris Doctor degree | Wake Forest University |
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| Master of Business Administration | Wake Forest University, 2017 |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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| Hometown | Jackson, Michigan, United States |
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| Hobbies | - Travelling
- Playing different sports
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Family
| Father | Rodney A. Kryst (bodybuilder) |
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| Stepfather | David Simpkins (lawyer) |
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| Mother | April Simpkins (HR) |
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| Siblings | | Brother | - Asa Kryst (filmmaker)
- Chandler Kryst (singer)
- Jet
- Brooklyn
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| Sister | - Page Veronica (hair artist)
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Career
| Debut | | Pageantry | Miss North Carolina USA 2017 (top ten), Miss North Carolina USA 2019 (winner) |
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| TV | Correspondent for Extra, starting October 2019 |
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| Awards | Nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards (2020) |
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| Profession Details | Attorney specializing in complex civil litigation, licensed to practice law in two states (North Carolina and South Carolina) |
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| Major Achievements | - Miss USA 2019 winner at age 28, oldest woman to win the title in pageant history
- Placed in Top 10 at Miss Universe 2019
- Third woman from North Carolina to win Miss USA
- Longest reigning Miss USA titleholder with 557 days (June 5, 2020 to November 9, 2020)
- Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for work on Extra
- Won national championship in trial team competition at Wake Forest University
- Won essay competitions and held local, regional, and national executive board positions
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| Professional Roles | - Complex litigation attorney at Poyner Spruill LLP (started 2017)
- Pro bono work with clients serving excessive time for low-level drug offenses
- Correspondent for nationally broadcast entertainment news show Extra
- Global Ambassador for Dress for Success
- National board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Achieved the Miss USA 2019 victory. |
| 2. Participated in college activities such as Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and Gamecocks womenโs track and field team. |
| 3. Commenced legal career at Poyner Spruill LLP in 2017. |
| 4. Made several attempts in Miss North Carolina USA and Miss USA pageants prior to winning. |
| 5. Engaged as a correspondent for Extra starting from 2019. |
| 6. Sadly, passed away on January 30, 2022, due to suicide. |
| 7. Worked closely with Dress for Success Charlotte and became a national Impact Ambassador. |
| 8. Competed on Nashville Squares, a reboot of Hollywood Squares with a country twist. |
| 9. Passionate about criminal justice reform and mentorship. |