Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt Announces Resignation to Focus on Her Mental Health

Noelia Voigt is resigning from her title of Miss USA 2023. Months after becoming the first Venezuelan-American woman to ever win the Miss USA pageant on Sept. 29, Voigt shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram on Monday, announcing her decision to relinquish her title to focus on her mental health. “In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health. As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learning more about ourselves. My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride and later the USA at Miss Universe. Sadly, I have made the decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023,” she wrote, adding, “I realize this may come as a large shock to many. Never compromise your physical and mental well-being.” Voigt was born in Florida to an American-Venezuelan couple. The 22-year-old is a licensed aesthetician and a certified lash technician. Prior to the Miss USA, Voigt won Miss Teen Florida in 2018 and Miss Alabama Collegiate America in 2020. She also competed in four more pageants before running for Miss Utah. “Constant and consistent hard work

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