Hailey Colborn twirls around in a gorgous lilac dress while arriving for Smile Train’s 20th Anniversary Gala held at Capitale on Thursday night (May 2) in New York City.
The 18-year-old Princeton University student and former Miss Teen USA was joined by Olivia Jordan, Pia Wurtzbach, and singer Jackie Evancho.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Hailey Colborn
The star-studded event included a special performance by Alexa Ray Joel, followed by an after party with REV RUN + DJ RUCKUS.
If you don’t know, Smile Train empowers local medical professionals to provide cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally.
Hailey Colborn‘s reign as Miss Teen USA 2018 is almost over and we’re definitely going to miss her!
The 18-year-old reigning titleholder, who is currently attending Princeton University, will be passing on her crown to another this weekend.
“My vision was was hazy and then I just felt a crown on my head and it was completely surreal,” Hailey recalled about the moment she was announced as the winner last year. See her winner’s photo shoot below!
Miss Teen USA is awarded a $10,000 scholarship; access to The Miss Universe Organization’s global network of resources; opportunities to attend exciting events including major fashion weeks and sporting events; charity fundraising initiatives; and more.
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Hailey Colborn sparkles on the red carpet while arriving for the Sherri Hill Show during New York Fashion Week on Friday (February 8) in New York City.
The reigning Miss Teen USA was joined by Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers and Miss Universe Catriona Gray at the fashion show.
Just recently, Hailey, who attends Princeton University, recreated one of Michelle Obama‘s iconic photos from her time at the school.
“I remember seeing this picture on the car ride to move into my dorm at Princeton,” Hailey shared about the image she took and what it means to her. “Michelle Obama has paved the way for women of color like myself within the Princeton community and beyond, something I am grateful for and aspire to carry on myself.”
See the pic below!
Hailey Colborn was crowned by Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff as the new Miss Teen USA 2018 over the weekend, and she’s opening up exclusively with JJJ about how it all felt for her.
The 18-year-old student, who is planning to attend Princeton University in the fall, broke down her emotions as she got closer and closer to the title.
“When it was just me and Kirby [Elizabeth Self, Miss South Carolina Teen] standing there, I thought that this can not be real,” Hailey shared with us in our interview. “When I heard Kansas called…oh my goodness…it felt like a dream.”
She adds, “My vision was was hazy and then I just felt a crown on my head and it was completely surreal.”
Hailey and Sophia are also pictured below at the Miss USA 2018 competition on Monday (May 21).
Stay tuned for more of our interview with Hailey!
