15th Anniversary

Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete celebrates 15 years of her crown with her kids by her side [See Photos]


The former Miss Universe celebrated her 2010 crown with a photo shoot in red gowns and her three kids, whom she calls her greatest achievement


Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete celebrates 15 years of her crown with her kids by her side© Courtesy
UPDATED AUGUST 25, 2025 1:27 PM EDT

With the same excitement that filled the stage in Las Vegas that unforgettable night, Ximena Navarrete looked back on the moment that changed her life forever: being crowned Miss Universe in 2010. 

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15 years ago, Ximena Navarrete was crowned the second Mexican Miss Universe.

Fifteen years later, far from the spotlight, the model and actress marked the milestone in the most meaningful way, surrounded by her three children, Ximena, Juan Carlos, and Santiago, who she says represent the most important title she will ever hold.

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The beauty queen from Guadalajara commemorated her Miss Universe anniversary with a series of photos wearing a red gowns, a nod to the iconic dress by Benito Santos that she wore during her victory. 

Her celebration appeared to be intimate as she posed with her family, showing how motherhood has become the true center of her world.

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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka

“In 2010, so many people interviewed me asking how I pictured myself 15 years later… And this is exactly how I envisioned it back then. Nothing could be better than this! ♥️ Today I celebrate 15 years of Miss Universe with the most important title of all: being mom to my three stars. Thank you, God,” Navarrete wrote in one of her touching posts.

In another reflection, the former Miss Universe shared her gratitude for the journey of motherhood: “15 years, four pregnancies, three babies with me, three breastfeeding journeys, three months postpartum… I cannot complain, hahaha. Thank you, God.”

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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka

Ximena’s Emotional Reflection Since Her Miss Universe Coronation

The actress also posted a carousel of 15 photos, each marking a year since her win, paired with a deeply emotional note: “With these 15 photos, I celebrate 15 years since that August 23rd that changed my life in 2010. A day I will forever hold in my heart, filled with the greatest joy of making my country number one in the world. Thank you all for the countless messages full of love.”

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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka
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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka

Finally, Ximena expressed her gratitude to everyone who has been part of her journey, especially those who supported her during her Miss Universe era. “I was so fortunate to have won Miss Universe in a golden era. It allowed me to be a voice for many causes and to work in ways I always dreamed of." 

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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka

"Thank you to my family, my friends, and my team, who know how much it took for us to win. I will never forget the people who helped me achieve this dream. Benito Santos: Thank you for always being by my side! We are quinceañeras now!” she concluded.

The designer, Benito Santos joined her in the celebration

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Just as it happened 15 years ago, Benito Santos accompanied Ximena again on this special day.

The photoshoot included other stunning images:

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Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka
© © Rafael Pulido/@rafaelpulidophoto
Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka
© © Rafael Pulido/@rafaelpulidophoto
Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka
© © Rafael Pulido/@rafaelpulidophoto
Photography: Rafael Pulido @rafaelpulidophoto | Hair and makeup: Vico Guadarrama @vicoguadarrama | Styling: Juka Plascencia @jukajukajuka

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