Miss USA 1985 was the 34th Miss USA pageant, televised live from the Lakeland Civic Auditorium in Lakeland, Florida on May 13, 1985, in honor of the city's centennial anniversary with a special cameo appearance by Mayor Thomas R. Shaw. At the conclusion of the final competition, Laura Harring of Texas was crowned Miss USA 1985 by outgoing titleholder Mai Shanley of New Mexico.
| Miss USA 1985 | |
|---|---|
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| Date | May 13, 1985 |
| Presenters | Bob Barker and Joan Van Ark |
| Entertainment | Kool and The Gang, Lee Greenwood |
| Venue | Lakeland Civic Auditorium, Lakeland, Florida |
| Broadcaster | CBS, WTVT WCPX-TV |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Laura Harring Texas |
| Congeniality | Martha Browning Tennessee |
| Photogenic | Robyn Overbey Kentucky |
Harring was the first Latina to win the crown. She later became an actress, appearing in a number of films including Mulholland Drive and as John Travolta's character's wife in The Punisher.
Delegates
The Miss USA 1985 delegates were:[1]
See also
References
- ^ "A Look at Miss USA". Lakeland Ledger. 1985-05-12.
- ^ "New Language". The Times-News. 1985-04-27.