Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.
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| Minnie Driver | ... |
Mona
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| Joey Lauren Adams | ... |
Ruby
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| Hallie Eisenberg | ... |
Vanessa
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| Kathleen Turner | ... |
Verna Chickle
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| Leslie Stefanson | ... |
Joyce Parkins
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| Bridgette Wilson-Sampras | ... |
Lorna Larkin (Miss Texas)
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| Kathleen Robertson | ... |
Wanda Love (Miss Tennessee)
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| Michael McKean | ... |
Lance DeSalvo
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| Gary Collins | ... |
Miss American Miss Host
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| Linda Hart | ... |
Nedra
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| Brent Briscoe | ... |
Lurdy
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| Colleen Rennison | ... |
Mona at 12
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| Jacqueline Steiger | ... |
Ruby at 12
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Sylvia Short | ... |
Alberta
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Herta Ware | ... |
Clara
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| Ali Landry Monteverde | ... |
Belindy Lindbrook
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| Robin Bobeau | ... |
Miss Alabama
(as Robin Renee')
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| Chuti Tiu | ... |
Miss Hawaii
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| Samantha Harris | ... |
Miss Minnesota
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Dawn Forrester | ... |
Miss West Virginia
(as Dawn Heusser)
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| Julie Condra | ... |
Miss Iowa
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| Jessica Collins | ... |
Miss Lawrenceville
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| Deborah Kellner | ... |
Reigning Miss Illinois
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| Brent Huff | ... |
Miss Illinois Local Pageant Host
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| Charles Dougherty | ... |
Director
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| Shawn Christian | ... |
Wink Hendricks
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Margaret Emery | ... |
Pageant P.A.
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| Irene Roseen | ... |
Woman Official
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Mark Christensen | ... |
Production Assistant
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| William Forward | ... |
Orthodontist
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Elizabeth Lang | ... |
Dental Nurse
(as Liz Lang)
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| Alexander Folk | ... |
Tom the Grocer
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| Lu Elrod | ... |
Neighbor Woman
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| Adilah Barnes | ... |
Home Economics Teacher
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Cindy Montoya-Picker | ... |
Dance Teacher
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| Landry Allbright | ... |
Summer
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| Lorna Scott | ... |
Mother in Diner
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Earl Schuman | ... |
Elderly Couple in Restaurant
(as Earl B. Schuman)
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Mary E. Thompson | ... |
Elderly Couple in Restaurant
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Rosine 'Ace' Hatem | ... |
Theresa
(as Rosine Ace Hatem)
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| Claire Benedek | ... |
Shopper
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| Dale Raoul | ... |
Shopper
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Robert Phelps | ... |
Mr. Willoughby
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| Jordan Lund | ... |
Detective
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| Warren Munson | ... |
Judge
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| Keli Daniels | ... |
Fitness Club Lady
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| Susan Segal | ... |
Fitness Club Lady
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Annabella Price | ... |
Mother at Slumber Party
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Sydney Berry | ... |
Little Girl at Slumber Party
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Ken Baldwin | ... |
E.I. Crew Member
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| Spice Williams-Crosby | ... |
Female Prisoner
(as Spice Williams)
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Jenny Seeger | ... |
Dancer
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Courtney Clark | ... |
Dancer
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Lisa Kouchak | ... |
Dancer
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Kimberly Jameson | ... |
Dancer
(as Kim Jameson)
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Sara McKinney | ... |
Dancer
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Megan Stephens | ... |
Dancer
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Lindsay Lopez | ... |
Dancer
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Jennifer Edmond | ... |
Dancer
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Kelly Crandall | ... |
Dancer
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Rhonda Kaufman | ... |
Dancer
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Keli Murphy | ... |
Dancer
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Natalie Mills | ... |
Dancer
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Jennifer Lee Keyes | ... |
Dancer
(as Jennifer Keyes)
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| Tracie Burton | ... |
Dancer
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Katie Tate | ... |
Dancer
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| Diane Mizota | ... |
Dancer
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| Faune Chambers Watkins | ... |
Dancer
(as Faune A. Chambers)
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Laurie Sposit | ... |
Dancer
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Cher Aslor | ... |
Dancer
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Bermina Jackson | ... |
Dancer
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Kimberly Lyon | ... |
Dancer
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Elizabeth Myers | ... |
Dancer
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| Kristin McQuaid | ... |
Dancer
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Katie Miller | ... |
Dancer
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Sergio Carbajal | ... |
Dancer
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| Bryan Anthony | ... |
Dancer
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Timothy Anderson | ... |
Dancer
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| Zachary Woodlee | ... |
Dancer
(as Zach Woodlee)
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Elward Jellison | ... |
Dancer
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| Nikita Ager | ... |
Contestant (uncredited)
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Pratima Anaé | ... |
Miss Maryland (uncredited)
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| Ben Bode | ... |
Ruby's Lawyer (uncredited)
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| Greg Bronson | ... |
Promotional Lobster (uncredited)
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Brittany Crutchfield | ... |
Autumn Meadowbrook (uncredited)
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Daniel Dehring | ... |
Joey (uncredited)
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| Phil Hawn | ... |
Man with Newspaper (uncredited)
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Nichole Telck | ... |
Pageant Finalist (uncredited)
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Dan Touchette | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sally Field | ||
Written by
| Jon Bernstein | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Scott Atkins | ... | executive producer (as Stefan Atkins) |
| Brent Baum | ... | executive producer |
| Jon Bernstein | ... | co-producer |
| John Bertolli | ... | producer |
| Kate Driver | ... | executive producer |
| Martin Fink | ... | executive producer (as Marty Fink) |
| David Forrest | ... | executive producer |
| Wendy Japhet | ... | executive producer |
| Barry London | ... | executive producer |
| Mark Morgan | ... | co-producer |
| B.J. Rack | ... | producer |
| Jade Ramsey | ... | co-producer |
| Beau Rogers | ... | executive producer |
| Steven Stabler | ... | executive producer (as Steve Stabler) |
| Richard Vane | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John Frizzell | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert D. Yeoman | ... | (as Robert Yeoman) |
Film Editing by
| Debra Neil-Fisher | ||
Editorial Department
| David S. Clark | ... | first assistant editor |
| Patrick J. Don Vito | ... | associate editor |
| Teresa Garber | ... | post-production executive |
| Gloria Kaiser | ... | color timer |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Cathy Sandrich Gelfond | ... | (as Cathy Sandrich) |
| Amanda Mackey | ... | (as Amanda Mackey Johnson) |
Production Design by
| Charles William Breen | ... | (as Charles Breen) |
Art Direction by
| A. Leslie Thomas | ... | (as Leslie Thomas) |
Set Decoration by
| Jeffrey Kushon | ||
Costume Design by
| Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko | ||
| Tammy Williamson | ... | assistant costume designer |
Makeup Department
| Kim Ayers | ... | key makeup artist |
| Anthony C. Ferrante | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Melissa Forney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Suzi Haydon | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Roxie Hodenfield | ... | additional hair stylist (as Roxie Norman) |
| Stephanie L. Massie | ... | additional makeup artist (as Stephanie Massie) |
| Medusah | ... | key hair stylist |
| Gigi Williams | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Robert Lansing Parker | ... | unit production manager (as Lansing Parker) |
| Lisa Rodgers | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stacey Holmes | ... | second second assistant director |
| Wendi Lampassi | ... | second assistant director |
| John Nelson | ... | first assistant director |
| Ross Novie | ... | additional second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Julie Aquino | ... | graphic artist |
| Adam Austin | ... | swing (as Adam Devitt Austin) |
| Dwayne Grady | ... | property master (as Dwayne David Grady) |
| John Nasby | ... | assistant property master |
| Rhonda Paynter | ... | on-set dresser |
| Alex Tavoularis | ... | storyboard artist |
| Bryan Turk | ... | carpenter |
| Daniel Turk | ... | construction coordinator |
| Danny L. Turk | ... | carpenter |
| Jim Wardell | ... | set dresser |
| Larry J. White II | ... | lead man |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Karma Barber | ... | foley artist (as Karma Spleptstoesser) |
| Gabriel Cubos | ... | utility sound |
| Gregory M. Gerlich | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Rick Hart | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Hays | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Song Jones | ... | utility sound |
| Warren Kleiman | ... | adr mixer |
| Bruce Murphy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Alan L. Nineberg | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Richard D. Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Debbie Starkman | ... | dance foley artist |
| Gretchen Thoma | ... | foley artist |
| Pawel Wdowczak | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Wetherwax | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Matt Falletta | ... | special effects: orthodontic prosthesis |
| Roy Knyrim | ... | special effects makeup |
| Brendon O'Dell | ... | special effects foreman |
| David Waine | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| John Alden | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kurt Bryant | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Tabby Hanson | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Star Barry | ... | electrician |
| John Boccaccio | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christina Brandt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael P. Catanzarite | ... | grip |
| Janos Csoma | ... | electrician |
| Larry D. Davis | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Gary Dunham | ... | first assistant camera: 'b' camera |
| Jim Gordon | ... | grip |
| Suzanne Hanover | ... | still photographer |
| Casey Hotchkiss | ... | camera operator |
| Louis Isman | ... | key rigging grip |
| Douglas S. Johnson | ... | loader |
| Jacques Jouffret | ... | steadicam operator |
| Eugene B. Kerry | ... | key grip |
| Tom Kessenich | ... | grip (as Kurt T. Kessenich) |
| Ty Kinnison | ... | electrician |
| Dan Kneece | ... | steadicam operator |
| Steven D. Kucharski | ... | electrician |
| John Linares | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Listorti | ... | dolly grip (as Michael E. Listorti) |
| Victor Major | ... | rigging gaffer (as Victor G.Major) |
| Ralph Merzbach | ... | video playback operator |
| Vojislav Mikulic | ... | chief lighting technician (as Voya Mikulic) |
| Shawn Neary | ... | key rigging grip (as Shawn M. Neary) |
| Robert Snyder | ... | lighting technician |
| Adam Southwick | ... | electrician |
| Brian Sweeney | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Vincent Torres | ... | best boy grip |
| Jason Young | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Mercedes Kelso | ... | casting associate (as Mercedes Danforth) |
| Rich King | ... | extras casting |
| Jay Krymis | ... | extras casting |
| Elizabeth Lang | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles (as Elizabeth Lang Fedrick) |
| Jennifer Lindesmith | ... | casting assistant |
| Cash Oshman | ... | Big Crowds: President |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Stacy Beverly | ... | set costumer |
| Victoria DeKay | ... | costume supervisor |
| Ciara Duncan | ... | costume production assistant |
| Dahlia Foroutan | ... | costumer |
| Julia Gombert | ... | costumer |
| Alyson MacInnis | ... | costumer |
| Bonnie E. Morris | ... | seamstress (as Bonnie Morris) |
| Erika Moss | ... | additional set costumer |
| Hana Rausalova | ... | costumer |
| Maria Salleum | ... | costume fitter |
| Sarah Skinner | ... | costume fitter |
| Tammy Williamson | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Tim Wilson | ... | patternmaker and fitter |
Location Management
| Lyal Holmberg | ... | assistant location manager |
| Eric Miller | ... | location scout |
| Paul Wilson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Pete Anthony | ... | conductor |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| Budd Carr | ... | music supervisor |
| Genevive Colvin | ... | music coordinator (as Geneviève Thomas Colvin) |
| Bruno Coon | ... | music editor |
| Sandy DeCrescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy De Crescent) |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Andrew Kinney | ... | orchestrator |
| Micha Liberman | ... | score co-producer |
| Rene Mandel | ... | concertmaster |
| Bill Schnee | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: french horn |
| Rich Wheeler | ... | scoring stage crew |
| Bryan Pezzone | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Welles | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Agnew | ... | driver |
| Randy Mellison | ... | driver |
| Gordie Merrick | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Guy Merrick | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Michael Barnes | ... | financial legal services |
| Damien Breen | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Carriere | ... | assistant production accountant (as Michael Carrière) |
| Aloura Melissa Charles | ... | assistant to director (as Aloura M. Charles) / production office assistant |
| John Chisholm | ... | welfare/studio teacher |
| Christopher J. Corabi | ... | production attorney |
| Julian Garcia | ... | audience coordinator |
| Annette Hobday | ... | key set production assistant (as Annette Hawley) |
| Deanna Hodges | ... | stand-in |
| Peggy Holmes | ... | choreographer |
| Lonnie Johnson | ... | set medic |
| Kate Kelly | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Heather Kwiecinski | ... | production office coordinator |
| Tanit Lee Lascelles | ... | production assistant |
| Heidi Schaeffer | ... | unit publicist |
| Diana Smith | ... | animal trainer (as Diana C. Smith) |
| Guin Solomon | ... | animal trainer (as Guin Noland) |
| Christopher Tuffin | ... | consultant |
| Desiree Varni | ... | key production accountant |
| Amy Jo Weinstein | ... | assistant: Ms. Driver |
| Laura Bennecke | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Scott Macleod | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Judy Sharinger | ... | completion and delivery supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (Canada)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2001) (Canada) (VHS)
- BMG Video (2001) (Germany) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Destination Films (United States)
- Moviemax Family (2014) (Turkey) (tv)
- SND Films (France)
- SubTV (2008) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Big Crowds (crowd casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Paws for Effect (animals provided by)
- Sabron Payroll Services (Orchestra Payroll Company)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sometimes you have to give up the life of your dreams, to discover the dream of your life... On her journey to become the next Miss American Miss, a young woman is forced to reevaluate her life's goal and, in the process, discovers what's really important and what it truly means to be... Beautiful. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Sometimes you have to give up the life of your dreams, to discover the dream of your life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $14,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,409,433, 01 Oct 2000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bridgette Wilson-Sampras who plays Miss Texas was actually once Miss Teen USA. See more » |
| Goofs | There are references to there being 50 representatives in the pageant, however "Miss District of Columbia" is seen numerous times during the early stages of the pageant. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Contender/Girlfight/Beautiful/Best in Show (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Most Beautiful Girl in the World See more » |
| Quotes |
Mona Hibbard:
I don't know if I want to be a pretend role model to thousands of little girls... or a real role model to one. See more » |