Controversial Cali Girl Crowned Miss USA 2011

After rounds of harrowing competition, Miss California, Alyssa Campanella, was crowned the 2011 Miss USA at the 60th annual Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas on NBC. The 21-year-old New Jersey native will represent the nation in this year's Miss Universe pageant in September in Brazil. Click through to see more exciting pictures from this year's pageant.

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Controversial Cali Girl Crowned Miss USA 2011

Doubting tweeters were proven wrong when Miss California won the crown. A look at the controversial beauty queen's shining moments, and the lovely ladies who competed against her for the Miss USA crown.

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