Nicole Johnson (Miss California USA)
Nicole Johnson | |||||||||||||
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 Johnson at the Miss California USA pageant in Rancho Mirage, November 22, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Born | Nicole Michele Johnson July 12, 1985 | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||
| Partner(s) | Michael Phelps (2009-present; engaged) | ||||||||||||
| Children | Boomer Robert Phelps | ||||||||||||
| Parent(s) | Annette Johnson (mother) Richard Johnson (father) | ||||||||||||
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Nicole Johnson (July 12, 1985)[1][2][3] is an American model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss California USA 2010. She was first runner-up in 2007.
Early life
Johnson, the daughter of teacher Annette Johnson and pharmaceutical sales manager Richard Johnson,[4] moved with her family from Pennsylvania to Westlake Village, California, while in childhood.[1] She attended the Los Cerritos middle school Thousand Oaks, California, and graduated from Westlake High School in 2003.[1]
When Johnson was 17, she read an advertisement in the Thousand Oaks Acorn for Miss California Teenager.[1] Johnson, a Moorpark College student at the time, wanted to transfer to the University of Southern California and thought the scholarship would help pay her education.[1] Out of 304 contestants Johnson took first runner-up.[1]
In 2007, Johnson graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.[5] During her time at USC she focused on sports entertainment.[5] After college she went on to work as a financial assistant,[4] and later as a production assistant for the ESPN ESPY Awards.[5]
Miss USA 2010
Nicole placed in the top 10 at the Miss USA 2010 pageant and continued California's sixth consecutive placement.[1][5][6][7] She was sponsored by INTA Gems and Diamonds, Agua Caliente and Tony Bowls.[8]
Personal life
Johnson formerly worked for Mercedes-Benz and before her departure prior to the Miss USA pageant was promoted to Finance Assistant at the dealership.[9]
On February 21, 2015, Johnson became engaged to swimmer Michael Phelps. They started dating in 2009 and temporarily broke up in 2012.[10] Their son, Boomer Robert Phelps, was born May 5, 2016. [11]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Fischer, Sophia (April 22, 2010). "Local resident Miss California heads to USA pageant next month in Vegas". Thousand Oaks Acorn. California. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
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{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "5 Things to Know About Michael Phelps' New Fiancée, Nicole Johnson". Zimbio. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ "Nicole Michele Johnson on Instagram: "Thank you @m_phelps00 @bshea14 @e_p_shea @sdskeen @lwalker03 @windsornissan @moglase for an amazing finalé to my 30th Birthday ❤️ you guys…"". Instagram. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Needham, Nancy (December 10, 2009). "Miss California is homegrown". Thousand Oaks Acorn. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Nezzar, Jamo (May 3, 2010). "How I Trained Miss California 2010 Nicole Johnson for Miss USA 2010". MyFitTribe.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ Miss California favorite to win Miss USA. Tvlatest.com (May 15, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-10-20.
- ^ Photo of the 10 semi-finalists at Miss USA 2010. kansascity.com. (May 17, 2010)
- ^ Miss California USA Official Website.
- ^ Law, Christine. (May 15, 2010) Miss USA 2010: Miss California Nicole Michele Johnson odds on favorite – From Inside the Box – Zap2it. Blog.zap2it.com. Retrieved on 2015-10-20.
- ^ Worland, Justin (February 22, 2015). "Michael Phelps Just Got Engaged to Former Miss California USA". Time.
- ^ Harris, Beth (May 7, 2016). "Michael Phelps is a first-time father". US News and World Report.
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