Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson[2] (born July 4, 1933) is an American former actress, television host, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1954.

[citation needed] At Miss Universe, Stevenson received a tied final score with Martha Rocha of Brazil.

In order to break the tie, the woman deemed to have the better physique was crowned the winner, due to a major sponsor of the pageant being Catalina Swimwear.

She was crowned Miss Universe by outgoing titleholder Christiane Martel of France.

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