Olivia Jordan facts for kids
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Olivia Jordan
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Jordan in 2015
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Olivia Jordan Thomas
September 28, 1988 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Boston University (BS) |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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Jay Hector
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| Children | 1 |
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| Eye color | Blue |
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Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress and model. She is also known for winning beauty pageants. Olivia was crowned Miss USA 2015.
After winning Miss USA, she represented the United States at Miss Universe 2015. There, she finished as the second runner-up. Before Miss USA, she won Miss Oklahoma USA 2015. She is the first person from Oklahoma to ever win the Miss USA title. Olivia also won Miss World America 2013 and placed in the Top 20 at Miss World 2013.
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About Olivia Jordan
Early Life and School
Olivia Jordan Thomas was born on September 28, 1988. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Olivia went to Bishop Kelley High School. After high school, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts. She studied at Boston University.
While in college, Olivia started acting in movies. She had small roles in films like Ted and Here Comes the Boom. She graduated in May 2011 with a degree in health sciences. After college, she moved to Los Angeles to work as a model and actress.
Her Pageant Journey
Olivia Jordan has competed in several major beauty pageants. Her journey began in 2013.
Miss California and Miss World
In January 2013, Olivia represented Beverly Hills in the Miss California USA pageant. She finished as the first runner-up. Later that year, she was chosen as Miss World America 2013. She then competed at Miss World 2013. At Miss World, she placed in the top 20. She was also the first runner-up in the Top Model competition.
Winning Miss Oklahoma and Miss USA
On December 21, 2014, Olivia won the title of Miss Oklahoma USA 2015. This win allowed her to compete in the national Miss USA pageant. On July 12, 2015, Olivia won the title of Miss USA 2015. The pageant was held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the first person from Oklahoma to win Miss USA.
During the Miss USA finals, Olivia was asked who she would choose to put on a new American bill design. She chose Harriet Tubman. In April 2016, the U.S. Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman would be featured on the new $20 bill.
Competing at Miss Universe
Olivia Jordan represented the United States at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. This event took place on December 20, 2015. She finished as the second runner-up in the competition. Olivia wore a special dress by Berta Bridal for the evening gown part. Her dress was chosen as one of the top ten best-dressed in the competition.
Olivia was the first woman to represent the United States at both Miss World and Miss Universe. These are two of the largest and oldest international pageants.
Personal Life
In August 2018, Olivia Jordan became engaged to British actor Jay Hector. They got married in November 2019. They have one child together.
Acting Roles
Olivia Jordan has also appeared on television.
- In 2023, she was a preliminary judge for Miss Universe 2022.
Images for kids
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Olivia Jordan in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Olivia Jordan para niños
