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Ex-Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios recreates childhood Snow White photos for her 25th birthday

The former Miss Universe celebrated her 25th birthday by stepping straight back into the storybook of her childhood


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
JUNE 4, 2025 12:51 PM EDT

If you ever needed proof that dreams do come true, Sheynnis Palacios just served it on a royal silver platter. The reigning queen of glow-ups and former Miss Universe celebrated her 25th birthday by stepping straight back into the storybook of her childhood.

 In a celebration equal parts nostalgia, glamour, and jaw-dropping transformation, Palacios recreated a photo from her childhood where she was dressed as Snow White, and the results were pure magic.

Miss Universe Sheyniss Palacios reveals it took her ‘five days to understand’ her victory© Getty Images
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios, during The 73rd Miss Universe Competition - show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Mirror Mirror, Who’s the Real Queen Now?

One of the now-viral images shows a pint-sized Sheynnis, all dimples, and Disney dreams, decked out in a puffy-sleeved Snow White dress at what looks like a delightfully retro birthday bash. There are balloons. There’s netted décor. It’s every bit the ‘90s party perfection we grew up loving.

Fast forward 20+ years, and she did not forget the assignment. To celebrate her quarter-century milestone, Palacios revisited that same fairytale moment with a fully reimagined photoshoot that left fans speechless.

Wearing a meticulously crafted Snow White gown complete with royal blue velvet, golden embroidery, and an impossibly regal red cape, Sheynnis sat in the exact same poised pose from her childhood photo. Her hairstyle, makeup, and even the backdrop, featuring red and navy balloon arches and elegant florals, turned the shoot into a full-blown royal affair. 

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One image shows her blowing out candles on a cake adorned with the number 25, a toy Snow White figurine beside her, echoing the little girl who once imagined herself as a princess. Now, she’s living it.

Internet’s Reaction

Social media did not hold back. Fans flooded the comments with everything from “Literal queen behavior” to “This just healed my inner child.” And truly, that’s what made the whole shoot so captivating; it was a full-circle moment that stitched together past and present in the most visually stunning way.

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Many were quick to point out how Sheynnis’ tribute wasn’t just about a childhood costume but a powerful celebration of growth, self-love, and staying connected to the girl who dared to dream in the first place.

 Rewriting the Fairytale

Palacios made history as the first Nicaraguan woman to win Miss Universe in 2023. She used her platform to champion mental health awareness and elevate voices that often go unheard. So it’s no surprise that her birthday post would pack a little more heart and a whole lot of style.

Palacios recreated that unshakable belief that we can grow up and still hold on to wonder. So, if you’re still wondering whether princess-core is in? Sheynnis just made it timeless.

Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios  attends a press conference for Miss Universe 2024 at Palacio Postal on September 4, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)© Medios y Media
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios attends a press conference for Miss Universe 2024 at Palacio Postal on September 4, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Happy Birthday, Sheynnis!

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