Millions of people from all over the world witnessed the crowning moment of Catriona Gray last December 17 when she took home the Philippines’ fourth Miss Universe crown.
However, the televised version of the pageant was cut after she took her first walk and viewers at home were no longer able to see what happened when the cameras stopped rolling.
Miss Universe Sweden Emma Strandbergh posted on her Instagram account a video which showed the other constants of the pageant approaching the newly crowned queen to congratulate her.
Aside from Strandbergh, Miss Universe Denmark Helena Hauser was also in tears as she walks towards Gray to give her a hug.
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Both Heuser and Strandbergh the Miss World 2016 pageant representing Denmark and Sweden, respectively. That was the same year Gray competed as the Philippines’ representative in Miss World and finished in the Top 5.
The European beauty queens even became friends with Gray and they even got together when they visited the Philippine in April 2018.
They found themselves reunited in Bangkok for the Miss Universe 2018 pageant wherein they once again represented their respective home countries.
After Gray won, the two of them also left messages for their good friend who won the competition.
Strandbergh wrote: “I am speechless, sister, and I can’t stop crying. I am so happy for you. You did it, Cat! You did it! I am so proud and glad that you are standing there with the new title as Miss Universe 2018.
We could never ask for a better woman to stand there. Your personality, kindness and love for this world. You deserved this crown more than anyone else in this universe and I know that you are going to do a wonderful job! I can’t wait to follow your journey and I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.”
For her part, Heuser wrote: “The Miss Universe finale day came, and I knew from the beginning that Cat was destined for that crown. It’s funny cause I get so emotional when I see her on stage, so no wonder I cried my lashes off when she won! ”
She added: “Thank you for being my friend. I look up to you in so many ways. You have such a star potential, but yet you’re incredibly humble and down to earth. Thank you for our memorable moments and always calming me down when I’m nervous. You.. my Kit Cat, was destined for that crown! The Miss Universe Organization just crowned the best Miss Universe ever today! You deserve the absolute best in life, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings you!”
