Chelsi Smith
Biography
Chelsi Mariam Pearl Smith was a multifaceted American actress and beauty queen who made history as Miss USA 1995 and Miss Universe 1995. A trailblazer for African-American representation in the pageant world, she paved the way for future generations of women. Diagnosed with liver cancer in 2017, Smith passed away at 45 in 2018, leaving a lasting legacy behind her remarkable achievements.