Beauty pageants usually do not generate unanimous opinions, especially since lately, juries end up valuing other qualities in the candidates beyond 'perfect' measurements or Barbie-like hair. This is what happened in the Miss France 2025 contest, held this Saturday in Poitiers, where Angélique Angarni-Filopon, 34 years old and representing Martinique, won.
Angélique has become the oldest candidate in the history of the contest to be crowned as the most beautiful woman in France, which has sparked a wave of criticism on social media. Many internet users have also pointed out that there were more beautiful candidates than the representative from Martinique, such as Miss Côte d'Azur, Lilou Emeline-Artuso, 21 years old, and especially Miss Corsica, Stella Vangioni, 27 years old, who has stirred passions. Both were finalists along with Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais 2024, the Maghrebi Sabah Aïb (18), and Miss Guadeloupe, Moïra André (27).
"The wokism continues. Choosing the oldest, tattooed, mixed-race with short hair Miss, a nose foot with old rules. Eloquence is easier at 35 than at 18. This is no longer a beauty contest, but a far-left political contest," read one of the comments on X. Others have directly labeled Angélique as the winner of Miss Woke 2025.
Others have highlighted that Angélique is not naturally beautiful "without the layer of makeup and false eyelashes."
In response to these messages, other internet users have praised the choice of the new Miss France and have highlighted the "racism" in many comments made in the last hours on social media.
The selection of the most beautiful woman in France coincided with the announcement from the Netherlands to cancel the contest in their country. "Times have changed, and we evolve with the times," stated the organizers in a press release. The contest will evolve towards a new platform dedicated to mental health and sharing positive stories under the title More of this time.
Meanwhile, the French have gradually been getting to know their new Miss. Angélique is a flight attendant and it is not the first time she has participated in a beauty contest. In 2011, she competed in Miss Martinique, where she was classified as a lady-in-waiting, and thirteen years later, she entered again after the age restrictions, set at 24 years old for candidates, were lifted. "My age is constantly emphasized, but I believe I am aging very well," she clarified in the press conference following her coronation. "At 34, you are young. They say the 30s are the best years, and I confirm it," she added.
Angélique was not the only Miss France attacked on social media. Last year's winner, Ève Gilles (21), was criticized for her haircut and 'androgynous' appearance. "She looks nothing like Miss France," they emphasized. The controversy continues.