Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1991 |
| Age | 30 years (died on 30, Jan, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Jackson, Michigan, United States |
| 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, television correspondent, attorney, and beauty pageant titleholder |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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 |
| Master of Business Administration | Wake Forest University, 2017 |
Personal Life
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| Notable Projects | Founder of fashion blog White Collar Glam, dedicated to helping women dress professionally in white-collar jobs |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Rodney A. Kryst (bodybuilder) |
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| Stepfather | David Simpkins (lawyer) |
| Mother | April Simpkins (HR) |
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Career
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| Awards | Nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards (2020) | ||||
| Profession Details | Attorney specializing in complex civil litigation, licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina | ||||
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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 women’s 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. | |
| 10. Founded White Collar Glam fashion blog to help career women dress professionally. | |
| 11. Participated in college activities including Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and Gamecocks women's track and field team. | |
| 12. Worked pro bono for many clients and collaborated with the Buried Alive Project. | |
| 13. In 2019, five of the major beauty pageant titles were held by Black women: Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe, and Miss World. | |
| 14. Authored a posthumous memoir titled 'By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie's Smile and Mental Illness'. |