"For the longest time, I never had the need to tell anyone," she added. "Not because it’s a secret but it’s none of anyone’s business. To those who matter to me, they don’t care. Those tha...
Following her win, she told DC News Now that claiming the Miss Maryland USA title was a "whirlwind." "I knew it was bigger than me. I knew it was going to mean a lot for all the LGBTQ kids...
Kennedy also spoke candidly about her age — she also often advocates for what she calls "Beauty Without an Expiration Date" as another one of her platforms. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's f...
She also shared that she "hopes [her pageant win] will open up some doors, open up some hearts for people to see that there are many aspects of the LGBT community out there, and I hope I can be a ...