Miss America Cassie Donegan Responds to Pageant Makeup Criticism | E! News

Miss America Cassie Donegan Responds to Pageant Makeup Criticism | E! News

Miss America Cassie Donigan is speaking out. After being crowned Miss America 2026 on September 7th, some social media users have had things to say about the 28-year-old’s glam for the big night. Well, Cassie is now addressing the negativity in an interview with People magazine, telling the outlet, “You do have to pick and choose what you allow yourself to digest. I think that’s something that’s been a really useful tool, really leaning into those who are lifting me up and choosing to focus on the positivity that’s happening in the moment.” But even with the support from all of her loved ones, Cassie, who represented New York at the national pageant after winning the state title in July, admits that doesn’t necessarily block out all the noise, explaining, “I’m just a normal person. No, I don’t want to hear people ever say anything negative, especially about my appearance, but I also respect that the internet is a public space and that people have the right to their opinion to be able to share that, and no one’s going to be everyone’s favorite all the time.” She continues, “I’m just going to do my best to love everyone and care about everyone because at the end of the day, if even just one person has felt touched in some way through me as Miss America, then I’ve done my job. Then that’s the most important Thank [Music]

Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan addressed the negative comments about her appearance at the national pageant in an interview with People.
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