Miss America 2025 Is Crowned and Her NBA Player Boyfriend’s Reaction to Her Win is Priceless
Cassie Donegan has a new crown.
Miss New York was officially upgraded to Miss America 2026 on Sept. 7 at the ceremony in Orlando, Fla., becoming the eighth person from The Empire State to wear the crown in the competition’s 104-year history.
“Miss America has always been a powerful springboard for ambitious women to turn their dreams into reality,” Cassie said in a press release following her win on Sept. 8. “I am honored to represent an organization that provides scholarships, resources, and a platform for women to lead—and I’m deeply grateful for the chance to bring that mission to life.”
Cassie, 27, was awarded over $70,000 in scholarships from the Miss America program from her win, which will, according to the press release, help her fund her undergraduate education and pursue her master’s degree.
The new Miss America titleholder earned the crown over her fellow top five finalists, Miss Texas Sadie Schiermeyer, Miss Florida Paris Richardson, Miss Georgia Audrey Kittila and Miss Alabama Emma Terry.
