Myrna Hansen (born August 5, 1934)[2] is an American actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 1953.

Before competing in the 1953 Miss Universe contest, Hansen planned to study animal husbandry in Colorado.

[6] For winning the Miss USA crown, Hansen was awarded a Hillman Minx convertible, a Universal Pictures contract, and a $2,500 diamond wrist watch.

[citation needed] In January 1954, Hansen accompanied Martel in the 65th annual Tournament of Roses Parade.

Adorned by cupids and thousands of white orchids and chrysanthemums, the float captured the sweepstakes prize.

She played a showgirl in Party Girl (1958), a film which featured Robert Taylor and Cyd Charisse.

[9] In December 1955, Hansen made her television debut on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.

She performed in episodes of The Thin Man (1957), Hawaiian Eye (1960), 77 Sunset Strip (1960), Westinghouse Playhouse (1960), Straightaway (1962), and Green Acres (1971).