NOW: Diane Sawyer
Since her pageant days, she has risen to become one of the most well-known journalists in the world, if not the most well-known. Her achievements have been lauded by millions, and she was even inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1997 for her contributions to television.
THEN: Lynda Carter
Lynda has crowned Miss World USA in 1972, and she went on to represent the United States of America in the Miss World competition the following year. Despite the fact that she did not win the main championship, her efforts garnered national recognition.