The current Miss USA Elle Smith is taking no prisoners. Full of zest with a confidence that goes beyond her years Elle Smith sits down with world renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo to discuss the pressures of being thrown into the limelight and embracing all the pressures that come along with the crown.
Photography by: Filbert Kung
Creative Director: Derek Warburton
Written by: Dr Elizabeth Lombardo, author of “Get Out Of The Red Zone”
In the new issue of Mr Warburton Magazine, the reigning beauty queen turns up the heat in body con sheer looks and strikes a pose like any other aspiring supermodel but when the makeup and heels come off she’s just a regular person.
“social media is a highlight reel and people never truly know what is behind the scenes. I’ll be honest, I’ve struggled with this transition regarding becoming Miss USA because I am just a regular person. At the end of day, I’m always Elle,” says Smith.
ELLE SPEAKS ABOUT THE TRAGIC DEATH OF CHESLIE CHRIST:
“Cheslie was such an idol of mine. She was a powerhouse of a woman. I related to her as a black woman winning Miss USA and because of her career after pageantry as a correspondent. As a beautiful black woman who embraces her natural hair… She was such a light. Her death
was a shock. There were no signs that she was struggling, and I think that’s the part that
has made me ask a ton of questions afterward and has impacted all the world, especially
the pageant scene since.“
PRESIDENT OF MISS USA CRYSTLE STEWART GIVES AN EXCLUSIVE COMMENT ON THE PAGEANTS NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS:
“As the new President of the Miss USA Organization, my goal was always to implement;
mental health resources for social media etiquette, cultural appropriation, positive
mental health, leadership skills, positive mental health promotion and body positivity
through the Crystle Stewart Foundation. With the untimely passing of Cheslie, who was a
pillar in many communities, I fast-tracked all these initiatives for every contestant and the
winners,” said Crystle Stewart. “In addition, through the Miss Academy, another
company under the Miss Brand, Inc, these resources will be open to the general public. I
currently have a location in Houston, Texas and will be opening in Los Angeles in April
2022.”
DR ELIZABETH LOMBARDO SAYS IN RESPONSE TO THE NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PAGEANT:
“Through tragedy, positive change can happen. I am thrilled that Crystle and the entire Miss USA Organization are prioritizing mental wellbeing for their members. Our mental wellbeing can impact every facet of our lives, including our emotional health, physical health, relationship and work. The Crystle Stewart Foundation will help so many people do just that.”
