Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu in Bathing Suit Wins the Crown

Last night, the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat crowned its winner: Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu. She urged those watching, particularly young people, to "know that you are unique and that's what makes you beautiful, stop comparing yourself to others” and added "I believed in myself, and that's why I'm standing here today.” One of the components of the competition is the long-standing bathing suit competition. Read on to see what the 10 contestants, including the winner, looked like—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu—The Winner!

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Harnaaz Sandhu from Punjab, India, was crowned Miss Universe last night. She does yoga to keep it calm. “Yoga and meditation helps me to connect and integrate with my consciousness and helps me tap into a connection with my surroundings in a much deeper way,” she wrote on Instagram recently.

2. Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez

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Afgter making history as the first openly bisexual woman to be crowned Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez made it into the final rounds of Miss Universe. She was once a soldier. “'Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn,’” she once captioned an Instagram post, quoting Benjamin Franklin. She added: “I had the honor of learning basic rifle marksmanship straight from the best snipers of Ph Navy as part of the Pagsasama Exercise 2021 to enhance the readiness and inter-operability of the reserve and regular force.”

3. Miss Paraguay, Nadia Ferreira

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Runner-up Nadia Ferreira said of the pageant prelims: “I still can’t believe this just happened, days are going so fast that I can’t even realize, that could only be because I’m enjoying this journey!

My heart is fulfilled with love and happiness, I’m officially PARAGUAY in the eyes of the world.

Thank you GOD for all this blessings, for this wonderful family, for my mother, my national organization, my team and all of you who are supporting me from abroad. Each one of you have been an important piece in this roller coaster of emotions!! THANK YOU!!”

4. Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen

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She said of the process: “I just want to say thank you for all of your love. Because of your support and encouragement, I had my amazing Miss Universe journey! This is the biggest dream in my life and I believe that I have enjoyed every moment at Miss Universe! I am forever grateful for all the love and support from my family, my parents, my brother, my relatives and my friends. I would like to express my gratitude to Unimedia Team for accompanying me on this journey. Everyone has become my biggest motivation! I am eternally grateful to the Designers, stylists, Makeup Artists, Photographers, Film-makers, Journalists/media reporters and fans for supporting me in this journey!”

5. Miss Aruba, Thessaly Zimmerman

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She said of the preliminaries: “Still mind blown about last night at the preliminary show of @missuniverse . It was such an honor to be able to stand on that stage and say Aruba’s name out loud and carry it with pride on my sash through out the competition.” Thank you to each and every one of you that helped make my dream come through 🙏🏾❤️.

6. Miss Colombia, Valeria Ayos

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Said she: “Majestuoso es el vestido de gala que lucí en la preliminar @missuniverse. Su diseñador, Alfredo Barraza, logró crear y confeccionar, especialmente para mí, un radiante atuendo que me hizo sentir extraordinaria en pasarela. Gracias a Dios y a todos por su apoyo. Sigo trabajando para llevar la tercera corona de Miss Universe al país. Los amo Colombia.” Which translates to: “The majestic ball gown that I wore in the preliminary @missuniverse±Its designer, Alfredo Barraza, managed to create and tailor, especially for me, a radiant outfit that made me feel extraordinary on the catwalk. Thank you God and everyone for your support. I am still working to bring the third Miss Universe crown to the country. I love you Colombia."

7. Miss Japan, Juri Watanabe

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Before the show, she said on Instagram: “Before I go on stage, I would like to take a moment to thank the @missuniversejapan team for all the support they’ve given me to get to this point. There were countless hours and effort on their end for me to not only get to Israel, but also for me to evolve into who I am now. Tonight, I’m standing on stage not just as Juri Watanabe, but as the Miss Universe Japan Team and Japan. I left everything on stage during the preliminary round but I’m itching to show more. So now we pray for me to have another chance of giving it another 200% on stage.”

8. Miss Singapore, Nandita Banna

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Of a particularly customized piece—which “weaves the intricacies ranging from familiar landmarks to notable incidents that make up Singapore’s unique stories into a cohesive map of our mighty red dot”— Banna said “Capturing the minute details of Singapore helps us to understand our roots and reflect on how far we have come while setting a solid foundation for us as we strive towards our future. The head piece with the five stars arising represents the country’s values of Democracy, Peace, Progress, Justice, and Equality therefore, reminding us of how each is a beacon of light to guide our way.”

9. Miss France, Clemence Botino

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Botino, despite being fully vaccinated, nearly missed the competition, due to contracting COVID before the event. But after a 10 day quarantine, she was allowed back in to participate. “Somebody is out of quarantine,” she posted on Wednesday from the airport in Tel Aviv heading to Eilat. “Happy to catch the sun again,” she added.

10. Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane

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The second runner up had a great time in Haifa. “I always thought South Africa has the friendliest people on earth but it might be rivaled by Israel,” she told the Jerusalem Post.

Avneet Kaur is excited for the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid. And her recent Instagram video proves it. In it, she dove onto a bed, which then cut to her underwater in a pool. She wore a shell bathing suit top and a mermaid tail, looking the part. She captioned the post, “Embracing my inner mermaid and spreading the magic.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Avneet Kaur stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Kaur has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her secrets in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, Kaur uses things like lip balm, cleansers, and moisturizer. She captioned the post, “Here’s a get ready with me morning Skincare and my makeup routine for you all 💙💕✨🧖🏻‍♀️ Go to my Snapchat to see the details of products used.”

2. She Plays Badminton

Kaur does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is play badminton. She shared this video on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “Tell em winnin is my protocol.” The British Heart Foundation wrote an article about how one woman found benefits from badminton. “Lynn Young, a 48-year-old from the Scottish Borders, loves badminton for its sociability and ease of play. The game keeps her active despite the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) she received just before her 40th birthday.”

3. She Swims

As you can see from her recent Instagram post, Kaur loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on her page of herself by the water. She shared these photos of herself in a pool in Dubai. Kaur captioned the post, “Gone swimmin’.” Better Health states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.”

4. She Rides Horses

Kaur loves to horseback ride to stay in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding in Dubai. Kaur captioned the post, “Whoever said diamonds are a girls best friend has obviously never met a horse.” The American Heart Association reports, “In a Texas A&M University study, researchers focused on the amount of energy expended during high-intensity horseback riding. But you need not be roping cattle to burn calories. ‘Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories,’ said Dr. Dennis Sigler, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialist and professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station. ‘If you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.’”

5. She Kart Races

Kaur does a lot of things to get her heart racing. One thing she likes to do is ride different vehicles. In particular, she likes to drive karts. Kaur shared this video on Instagram of herself driving at the kart track. She captioned the post, “Cause girls is players too.”

Huma Qureshi, star of Bollywood films and Army of The Dead, is about to celebrate her birthday on July 28th. She’s celebrating early, according to a recent Instagram post. In it, she posed in a white two piece swimsuit and a houndstooth coat, looking beautiful. She captioned the post, “Birthday month.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Huma Qureshi stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Does Yoga

Qureshi loves to do yoga as a way to stay in shape. She posted this set of photos of herself in a bridge pose on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Slow and Steady…. One day at a time towards a stronger ME!!” To do a bridge pose: “Start by lying on your back. Keep your feet shoulder-length apart with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Start with your hands at your sides, palms down, on the floor. Inhale and push your hips up. Keep your head, neck and shoulders flat on the floor. Place your hands on your back, pointing fingers toward your lower back and keeping the thumbs on your sides. Breathe deeply. For a more advanced option, try walking your feet out further while in the bridge pose. Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Then walk your feet back. Then move your arms to your sides on the floor. Lower your hips,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Swims

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Qureshi loves to have pool days with her friends and family. She reposted this video from her brother’s Instagram account. In it, they enjoyed time in the pool with their loved ones. She captioned the post, “How @saqibsaleem tried to kill me on Sibling day .. thank you for the edit.”

3. She Went On A Cleanse

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Qureshi decided to go on a cleanse to help herself be healthier. She wrote on Twitter, “Now training hard! 28-day Detox. Forget the scale!” One note from the experts though: “Cleanses aren’t effective for long-term weight loss,” registered dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD tells the Cleveland Clinic. “The weight you lose from a cleanse is a result of losing water, carbohydrate stores and stool, which all return after you resume a regular diet.”

4. She Doesn’t Care About Weight

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In the same tweet, Qureshi talked about her reasons for going on a cleanse. She revealed that she isn’t interested in losing weight, and she is focusing on being healthy and happy. “Forget the scale! Your self worth is not dependent on the weighing scale or weight. Be the best version of you.”

5. She Has Hot Lemon Water Before Breakfast

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Quershi revealed what she eats in a day on this Instagram post. She says that she likes to have a hot glass of lemon water before breakfast each day. She wrote, “30 mins before breakfast. Cup of hot water with juice with half lemon and fresh grated ginger.” Anything that gets you hydrated and is sugar-free is a good idea.

Indian actress Kate Sharma is enjoying a magical trip to the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Sharma shared a reel of herself swimming in a beautiful pool, wearing a bright pink swimsuit and sarong, with palms and blue skies in the background. “Poolside paradise 😍,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sharma stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Fresh Lime Soda

Sharma’s go-to drink is fresh lime soda. “Limes are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients," says Carly Sedlacek RDN, LD. “Limes are low in calories, high in micronutrients and punch above their weight with regard to both water and fiber content. They’re really good for us, but most of us aren’t going to make a snack of them. The juice — without added sugar — is the best we can do.”

2. Running Outside

Sharma loves running outside, especially at the beach. “There’s good evidence that spending time outside can reduce stress, depression levels, and anxiety,” says Josh Lawler, a UW environmental & forest sciences professor. “We suspect that one of the routes for the physical benefits is through [the] decreased stress and anxiety.”

3. She Chooses Happiness

Sharma says she chooses happiness in her personal life. “I don't date much but I have had rough patches in relationships. Ups and down are part of life and moving on is an art of life,” she says. “Break ups were there but that all made me so strong and I am a girl who looks at the broader aspect in life. So pain was there but feeling the pain and being sad is a choice.

So I chose happiness. It took time to heal but today I learned happiness is the most important thing in this world.”

4. Bathing Beauty

Sharma loves to take baths. “Taking a bath has great physical and mental health benefits,” says family medicine provider Amy Zack, MD. “Soaking in a tub is something many people have access to but don’t take advantage of enough. But it can be beneficial for a lot of people.”

5. She Is an Artist

When it comes to her career, Sharma loves the benefits creativity brings to her life. “Artist is an artist, no matter where he/she performs," she says. "It’s always a pack of feelings and entertainment which we have to give to the audience. Films and music videos both tell a story. The only difference is that films are on a larger scale in every form, while music videos take less time but require the same level of consistency and hard work as an artist."

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, star of the Dabangg franchise, is enjoying time in the gorgeous Maldives. Naturally, she made sure to hit the beach and spend time in the water. Sinha posted a series of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. She wore a white bathing suit and a sheer cover-up. Sinha captioned the photo, “Mermaid spotting. My love affair with the Maldives just getting stronger.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sonakshi Sinha stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Got A Wakeup Call

Sinha opens up about her health and wellness secrets in an interview with Times of India. She says that she was inspired to lose weight when she first went to the gym at 18. “When I got on the treadmill, I couldn’t run for more than 30 seconds! I was huffing and puffing! That’s when I decided to lose weight. Not because I wanted to be an actor, but because I knew it was needed.”

2. She Doesn’t Stress About Food

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When it comes to her diet, Sinha tells the Times of India that she doesn’t like to stress over it. She says that she eats what she wants to eat. “Like, if you want to make an omelette, make an omelette, but don’t be like, ‘Oh God, the egg has to be the perfect shape and this specific colour! Don’t obsess over these things! If you want to make an omelette, just go make it!”

3. She Doesn’t Let Trolls Get To Her

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Sinha unfortunately has been subjected to harsh trolling throughout her career. Most of the comments were about her weight and body. Sinha says to the Times of India that she is learning to ignore those comments. “Eventually, I told myself that I wouldn’t let them bring me down because they had no idea what I had been through, how hard I had worked to get here. And, in the end, it really didn’t matter what they thought. They were not the ones in a big-ticket Bollywood film, I was.”

4. She Spends Time Outside

Sinha is a big fan of spending time outside. She posts several videos and photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the great outdoors. Sinha posted this video of herself spending time on the farm, where she is petting horses. She captioned the post, “If this isn’t a happy place, I don’t know what is. Spent my day off really well!”

5. She Swims

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Sinha loves to go to the beach, as seen in her photos from her Maldives vacation. Naturally, she also loves to spend time in the water and go for a swim. She posted this video of herself jumping off a boat into the water, getting to see all the underwater animals and plants. She captioned the video, “When I said I’m happiest in water, I meant it.”