Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Miss France defends short haircut after online backlash: 'Every woman is different' Lindsay Kornick A haircut sparked international online backlash after Eve Gilles was crowned Miss France on Saturday. The 20-year-old from Nord-pas-de-Calais sported a pixie cut hairstyle as she was crowned, making her the first contestant in the pageant’s 103-year history to not have long hair. Social media users called out Gilles’ win, accusing the judges of supporting "wokeness" by picking someone with an "androgynous" look. In response, Gilles insisted that every woman is different. "We’re used to seeing beautiful Misses with long hair, but I chose an androgynous look with short hair," she said following her win. "No one should dictate who you are... every woman is different, we’re all unique." Newly elected Miss France 2024, Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Eve Gilles reacts after winning the Miss France 2024 beauty ...