Breaking Barriers: Mother-Daughter Duo Reigns as Miss Texas
EXCLUSIVE: Mother-Daughter Duo Makes History with Back-to-Back Miss Texas Titles - But at What Cost?
In a shocking turn of events, Sadie Schiermeyer, 22, has made history by becoming the second member of her family to win the coveted title of Miss Texas. Her mother, Arian Archer Orlando, 51, was crowned with the same honor 31 years ago in 1994. The unlikely duo sat down exclusively with TheScholarlyNote.com to dish about their experiences as pageant queens and spill some juicy secrets about the cutthroat world of beauty pageants.
The Struggle is Real: Navigating Social Media
Sadie, who recently graduated from college with a stellar 4.0 GPA, confessed that one of the toughest challenges she faces as a pageant queen is dealing with haters on social media. "I still get hate comments, I still have people being very mean," she revealed. "It's hard to navigate when you're already under so much pressure."
She recalled a particularly nasty incident where her TikTok followers bombarded her with cruel remarks about her makeup. "People said my foundation was too white, and it got me really upset," Sadie confessed. In response, she disabled comments on the video and added a cheeky edit to her caption: "EDIT: GUYS I KNOW MY MAKEUP IS PALE the lighting and weeks old tan got me bad!"
The Dark Side of Beauty Pageants
Arian, who has been in the pageant world for over three decades, shed light on some of the harsh realities that contestants face. "It's exhausting," she confessed. "I had three or four appearances a day, and only 10 days off for the whole year. I was just really exhausted."
Sadie echoed her mother's sentiments, admitting that as Miss Texas, she'll be expected to perform non-stop. "You're the only Miss Texas for that year, so it can get pretty lonely," she said.
The Sisterhood is Real
Despite the cutthroat competition, both Sadie and Arian emphasized the importance of female friendships within the pageant world. "I'm very fortunate that I personally have not found any clashing or animosity," Sadie said. "We're all there for a week, it's long days, you're exhausted, stressed... but at some point, tension arises, just like in any competition."
The Evolution of Beauty Standards
One thing that's become painfully clear is the evolving beauty standards within the pageant universe. Arian observed, "There's definitely more pressure now with social media. Girls feel compelled to post and stay on top of it." She even hinted at a disturbing trend: plastic surgery. "Some girls have done Botox, lip fillers... Luckily my daughter doesn't do that; she's naturally beautiful."
Talent Trumps All
In the 1990s, when Arian competed in Miss Texas, talent was the primary focus, followed closely by the interview. Fast-forward to today, and we see a significant shift in emphasis: the fitness category now plays a crucial role. "The goal is to show you're strong, healthy, full of life," Sadie explained.
What Sets Them Apart
So what made these two Texan titans stand out from the crowd? Arian confessed that her first time competing, she came 37th. "She didn't do well," Sadie teased. However, on her second try, Arian's relaxed attitude and self-assurance helped her win in 1994.
Sadie shared a similar experience: this year, she shed the pressure and focused on having fun. "I was either going to win or have an amazing goodbye," she said with a smile. And that carefree attitude seems to have been the key to her success.
As these two remarkable women continue to slay the pageant world, one thing's for sure: their legacy will live on long after they've traded in their tiaras.
