Overview

• Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old Auburn nursing student and cheerleader, was crowned Miss America 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
• Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, Stockard’s boyfriend, shared his emotional reaction in a viral video while watching the announcement with Jazz head coach Will Hardy.
• Kessler celebrated Stockard’s win on Instagram, praising her hard work, faith, and commitment to making a positive impact as Miss America.
• The couple, who share a close bond and the same birthday, have been together for over a year, frequently supporting each other’s achievements.
• Stockard, who plans to pursue a doctorate in nurse anesthesia, earned a $50,000 scholarship with her title and aims to enhance the visibility of the Miss America organization during her reign.