America has a new leading lady! Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA 2013 pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 16, 2013. The 25-year-old East Hampton native, whose charm, wit and all-American good looks helped her beat out 50 other gorgeous contestants to snag the coveted crown and title, will go on to represent the US in this year's Miss Universe pageant. Get to meet the new Miss USA, and check out other stand-out moments from the night's competition ...
She has brains AND beauty! Erin Brady, winner of this year's Miss USA pageant, graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in finance and works as a financial accountant in Hartford, Conn. She hopes to someday pursue her MBA.
Miss Connecticut Erin Brady and Miss Alabama Mary Margaret McCord
And then there were two. Miss Connecticut Erin Brady (l.) holds hands with first-runner up Miss Alabama Mary Margaret McCord as the two wait to hear which beauty will be named Miss USA 2013.
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For the eveningwear portion of the competition, Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was a knockout in lime green as she strutted her stuff in a sequined mini dress with a billowing train.
