Many former Miss Universes did not hesitate to voice their support for Ms. Paula Shugart – former Miss Universe President following she announced plans to sue transgender billionaire Anne Jakrajutatip for accusations of slander and bribery.
Events related to the lawsuit between Ms. Paula Shugart and transgender billionaire Anne Jakrajutatip, owner of the Miss Universe contest, still attract public attention. Ms. Paula said that since announcing her resignation in November 2023, she has sought to stay away from attention, deciding not to comment on any changes in the Miss Universe organization and only looking for ways to silently helping brands and stakeholders when requested for support with many years of operating experience.
Ms. Paula Shugart in a statement shared: “The recent misleading and offensive comments of Ms. Anne Jakrajutatip forced me to speak up. Allegations of bribery and abuse of power during the running of the contest is the main reason I decided to sue Ms. Anne.”
The former Miss Universe President was supported when she sued the transgender female billionaire
Ms. Paula Shugart (left) – former Miss Universe President, wants to file a lawsuit once morest transgender billionaire Anne Jakrajutatip. Photo: IG.
After Ms. Paula Shugart announced her lawsuit, many past Miss Universes showed their support. Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee shared on her personal page and called for solidarity from the beauties crowned under Ms. Paula.
Brook Lee clearly stated that Ms. Anne Jakrajutatip’s recent statements have hurt the honor of 25 former Miss Universe crowned under Ms. Paula Shugart.
Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere also showed support by sharing regarding Ms. Paula’s love and integrity. Many other beauty queens such as Suzie Castillo (Miss America 2003) and Ximena Navarette (Miss Universe 2010) also participated in providing support for Ms. Paula.
Currently, many other beautiful representatives are speaking out to support Ms. Paula in this lawsuit.
Previously, the former Miss Universe President affirmed that she had no intention of creating attention on social networks through this lawsuit. “If people know me, they will understand my truth and representation. I trust that time and the outstanding women I have worked with will make that clear,” she asserted.
After the national costume competition of the Miss Universe contest on November 17, 2023, Ms. Paula Shugart – President of Miss Universe appeared on stage to announce her decision to leave the leadership position.
“The final on November 18 will be the last time I top the competition. This decision was made following many months and is not related to recent events. I stay because of my love for the brand.” Miss Universe title,” Ms. Shugart shared.
After Ms. Paula resigned, there was a lot of information appearing on social networks that she was forced to leave because transgender billionaire Anne Jakrajutatip accused her of accepting bribes and abusing power while running the election. exam.
Accordingly, many senior staff of Miss Universe have also resigned. On February 8, beauty pages simultaneously reported the resignation of Ms. Amy Emmerich – CEO of Miss Universe. Previously, Ms. Esther Swan, who had held the position of Talent Director of the organization for nearly 2 decades, also decided to leave her position.
February 10, beauty page Thai Sashes posted news from transgender billionaire Anne Jakrajutatip, protesting her impact on the results of Miss Universe 2022. Ms. Anne said that Ms. Paula had abused her power and accused her of corruption. This caused Ms. Paula Shugart to decide to sue Ms. Anne in Thailand for accusations of slander and defamation.
