All About Rikkie Valerie Kolle, First Transgender Woman To Be Crowned Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kolle scripted history as she became the first transgender woman to win the title of Miss Netherlands. The 22-year-old was in complete disbelief after she was crowned the winner at the event.

The first openly trans winner of Miss Netherlands has thanked “the haters” for giving her “a bigger platform” than she could ever have imagined.

Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel Crowns First Transgender Winner of Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kolle has made history as the first transgender woman to win Miss Netherlands.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé has been crowned Miss Netherlands 2023, making her the first trans woman to take home the competition’s title.

“I DID IT!!!!! 📷📷,” Kollé wrote on Instagram following her win, “It’s unreal but I can call myself @missnederland 2023.”