On June 3, 2012, Olivia Culpo won the first Miss USA title from the state of Rhode Island.
On December 19, 2012, Culpo became the first Rhode Islander to win the title of Miss Universe.
Kaitylnne Santana of Woonsocket was crowned Miss Rhode Island USA 2024 on May 26, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence.
Rhode Island holds a record of 11 placements at Miss USA.
1 Age at the time of the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant