Angelique Angani Philippe of Martinique won the title of the most beautiful French woman as she was crowned Miss France 2025. The 34-year-old flight attendant made history in French beauty pageants – becoming the oldest winner in the years of the institution – and caused a variety of reactions online.

For years the age limit in French beauty pageants was 24 years, however this year the age limits came. In 2011, Angelique was nominated for Miss Martinique. This year she managed to wear the coveted crown, breaking all stereotypes.

“In 2011, a 20-year-old was first runner-up in the Miss Martinique pageant. Today, it is this same 34-year-old woman who stands before you to once again represent Martinique and all the women who once told them it was too late,” said Miss France 2025 during her speech.

Check out this Instagram post.

Post shared by Miss France Officiel (@missfranceoff)

Many on the internet welcomed the victory of the 34-year-old but there were also several who reacted saying that the criterion was definitely not beauty.

“Wok culture goes ahead and elects the oldest miss, with tattoos and short hair. This election was not a beauty pageant,” one wrote.

Other X users, without comment, simply uploaded pictures of black men wearing the Miss France crown.

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