Social media reacts to Abbie Stockard winning Miss America [Video]

An Auburn nursing student took home the top prize in one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in America on Sunday night. 

Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America 2025 in Orlando, Florida, completing a journey that took several years of pageants and preparation. Stockard will receive $50,000 in prize money. 

Crowned Miss Alabama in June, Stockard is the first Miss Alabama to earn the Miss American crown since 2005. She is the fourth Miss Alabama to win Miss America. Other winners include Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005; Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995; and Yolande Betbeze, Miss America 1951.

Shortly after the win, support started to pour in on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

In the hours before the Sunday night event, Stockard looked ahead to the pageant with a post on Instagram.

“As I step into this evening, I am filled with excitement, honor, and gratitude. Thanking the Lord for placing me here this week and giving me one …