Not only do contestants follow strict diets and exercise routines to prepare, but they also must arrive at the pageant early to get fitted for their outfits and meet their fellow participants.
On Thursday, some of this year's contestants did just that when they arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, where the event is taking place.Here are 15 behind-the-scenes photos that show them preparing for the big event.
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Miss South Africa, or Zozibini Tunzi, looked fierce as she posed in-between dresses.
Zozibini Tunzi is representing South Africa. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe |