Abbie Stockard (born July 26, 2002) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss America 2025. Stockard was previously crowned Miss Alabama 2024, making her the fourth woman from Alabama to be crowned Miss America.
Early life and education
Stockard was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to parents Brad and Kim Stockard, and has two siblings, twin brother Bradley and younger sister Lilly. Stockard attended Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, graduating in 2021.
Prior to winning Miss America, Stockard was a senior at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, as a nursing major, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, and a former member of the Tiger Paws dance team. She is planning to obtain a doctorate in nurse anesthesia, and specialize in pediatric medicine.
Pageantry
Stockard was named Miss Hoover 2024, qualifying her for the Miss Alabama 2024 pageant which she won on June 29, 2024.
Miss America 2025
As Miss Alabama 2024, Stockard was selected to represent Alabama at the Miss America 2025 pageant. Miss America 2025 was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida, on January 5, 2025.
In the pageant, Stockard advanced into the top eleven and later the top five, ultimately being crowned the winner. As Miss America 2025, Stockard became the fourth woman representing Alabama to win the pageant.
As part of her prize package, Stockard received a $50,000 scholarship to further her education. She will spend her year as Miss America focusing on children's health initiatives and will serve as the official ambassador of the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Personal life
Stockard is in a relationship with NBA player Walker Kessler.
References
External links
- Miss America official website
