Deidre Downs
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About
Best known for winning the Miss America pageant title in 2005, this southerner had previously served as Miss Alabama 2004.
Before Fame
After briefly studying at the University of Virginia, she transferred to Samford University in Alabama.
Trivia
At the conclusion of her year as Miss America, she enrolled in medical school at the University of Alabama (Birmingham).
Family Life
She married teacher Andrew Gunn in 2008.
Associated With
She succeeded Florida native Ericka Dunlap as Miss America.
