Taryn Delanie Smith

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Taryn Delanie Smith
Born (1997-09-23) September 23, 1997 (age 27)
Alma materSt. John's University
Occupation(s)Beauty pageant competitor, TikToker
Years active2017-present
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Last updated: July 17, 2023

Taryn Delanie Smith (born 23 September 1997) [1] is an American beauty pageant titleholder and TikToker. She was crowned Miss New York 2022, and was named first runner-up in the Miss America 2023 competition. [2]

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Early life and education

Smith was raised in Seattle, Washington, where she experienced housing insecurity as a child. [3]

She attended St. John's University, where she earned a Bachelor's in communication studies and a Master's in International Communication & Intercultural Studies. [3] [4] [5] She worked as a receptionist at a call center to finance her education. [1]

Pageants

Smith was first inspired to participate in pageants during a talent show in high school, when one of her teachers suggested she compete for Miss America. [3] She began competing at age 17, and placed as a runner-up for the Miss Washington title in 2017. [3] [6]

Smith was named Miss New York 2022. [4] She was the first Black Miss New York to be crowned while wearing her natural hair. [7] For her advocacy work in the role, Smith focused on initiatives to assist those experiencing homelessness. [3] She was the first runner-up in the Miss America competition in December 2022. [2] [7]

Online presence

Smith began posting on TikTok in 2021. In March 2023 Smith posted a video where she played Denise, a receptionist in Heaven, which quickly went viral. [8] She continued to focus on sketches about Denise and her job. [1] [5] As of May 2023 she had gained 1.2 million followers. [1]

Personal life

Smith lives in New York City. [6]

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