What is Tara Conner's Net Worth?
Tara Conner is an American beauty queen and model with an estimated net worth of $500 thousand dollars. Born in Dallas, Texas, on December 18, 1985, Conner moved to Kentucky shortly after her birth. She graduated from Russell County High School and pursued Business Administration at Somerset Community College.
Early Pageant Career
Conner began competing in pageants at the tender age of four. At thirteen, she clinched the title of Miss Young Russell County at a county fair in Kentucky. Her pageantry journey continued as she won Miss Kentucky Teen USA in 2001 and participated in the Miss Teen USA pageant. In 2005, she secured the Miss Kentucky USA crown.
Miss USA Journey
In 2006, Tara Conner competed in the Miss USA pageant and became the 18th woman to place at both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. On April 21, 2006, she was crowned Miss USA. However, her reign was marred by controversies involving underage drinking and substance abuse, including cocaine, crystal meth, and heroin. She also faced scrutiny for kissing another female contestant. Despite the controversy, Donald Trump allowed her to retain her title, conditional upon entering a drug rehabilitation program.
Media Appearances and Career Post-Miss USA
Beyond her pageant duties, Conner has appeared in various media. In 2004, she was a featured model on the HDNet series, Bikini Fantasies. She has also acted in productions such as Guys Choice, Gone Country, and more recently, Kaboom.