May 19th 2024.
Milla Magee, the newly crowned Miss England for 2024, has made history by becoming the first size 16 winner of the prestigious beauty contest. But her journey to the crown was not an easy one, as she faced bullying and body image issues throughout her life.
Standing at six feet tall, Milla was always the tallest girl in school and often felt self-conscious about her height. At the age of 14, she also weighed 14 stone and struggled with body image dysmorphia. But now, at 23 years old, she proudly wears plus-size dresses and XL clothes, embracing her unique beauty and breaking the stereotype of a "standard" beauty queen.
"I used to try to conform to an unrealistic standard of beauty that didn't represent me. I always wanted to be petite and small," Milla shared. "But now, I realize that whatever number or size you buy, it doesn't define who you are."
Milla's victory in the Miss England competition was not only a personal achievement, but also a way for her to inspire young girls and women to be comfortable in their own skin. She believes that the competition is a platform to represent her community and make a positive impact, which she has already started with her Beauty with a Purpose project, GOFARWITHCPR.
"My project aims to make CPR and First Aid a compulsory part of the school curriculum nationwide. I want to educate our future generation and equip them with the skills to save lives," Milla explained.
She has also received support from Prince William, who personally wished her good luck before the competition. "Winning Miss England is the biggest honor of my life. I truly believe in the competition and everything it stands for," Milla said.
But her win is not just about the title, it's also about sending a message to young women that health is more important than weight. Milla hopes to challenge society's perception of female weight and help normalize different body sizes.
"We have created an idealized image of what a woman should look like, and it's time to break that mold. We don't have to weigh ourselves or put pressure on ourselves to fit a certain size," she shared.
Milla's win has also brought attention to the fact that the majority of Miss England contestants are usually tiny in dress size. But with Milla representing real women and their diverse body sizes, there has been a refreshing change in the competition.
"I feel empowered to be the girl who's the tallest and wears the bigger size. The most important thing for me is that I have enjoyed the Miss England process so much," Milla said.
Her work as a lifeguard and part-time model, including modeling swimwear for brands, has also helped her feel confident and comfortable in her own body.
"I feel great about myself and I hope my win gives me the platform to challenge society's perceptions of female weight," Milla shared.
Miss England organizer, Angie Beasley, also expressed her excitement about Milla's win, stating that the competition is inclusive of women of all shapes and sizes. "To see Milla representing real women is a refreshing change," she said.
Milla's story serves as an inspiration to all those who have faced bullying and body image issues. She hopes to use her title to make a positive difference and to remind everyone that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.
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