Jaclyn Stapp

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jaclyn Stapp

• Jaclyn Stapp is a Jordanian American entrepreneur, fashion model, and philanthropist. She is the second runner up of Mrs. World 2021 beauty pageant. She has been the title holder of Miss New York USA 2004 and  Mrs. Florida America 2008.
• Stapp and her siblings has been raised by her mother single handedly after her father died when she was very young. Remembering her father, she said,
  

  My father died when I was nine, so my mother raised her five children on her own. She taught us about courage, determination, and never giving up—as well as to be grateful for everything we had.”

• Growing up, Jaclyn was often mistaken for a boy. She was usually teased by the name “Wacky Jacky” for her lanky frame, exotic heritage and notoriously untamed hair.

• To financially support a family of 5, she worked throughout her college years. She worked several jobs including part time at Disney World, portraying Aladdin’s character Jasmine, modeling, and working on a mobile marketing tour.

  

• Her life’s motto is to inspire and be inspired. She adds, “I am blessed with an amazing family. I believe in leading by example and hope I can inspire others to have the confidence to believe in themselves, set there goals of life, and above all never give up.”

• Jaclyn first participated in a beauty pageant at the age of 13, when her mother took her to participate in a pageant organised in a nearby mall. Although she didn’t won the competition but she received her first trophy which motivated her pursue with the same in future.

• Stapp started her pageantry journey in 1995. She participated in Miss Florida Teen 1995 but could not make it to the top finals of the competition. Seven years later she participated in the Miss Florida USA 2001 and this time she ended up being the third runner-up at the beauty pageant. In 2002, Jaclyn Stapp again entered herself in the Miss Florida USA beauty pageant and this time she became the first runner-up of Miss Florida USA 2002.

• Jaclyn Stapp, in 2003, contested to be the contender for the Miss New York USA beauty pageant. She competed with contestants from across the state and earned the title of Miss New York USA 2004.

  

• Next, in 2008 she competed for the Mrs. America 2008 title but ended up as the as the first-runner up in the finals held on 31 May 2008. Stapp won the title of Most Photogenic during the competitions at the beauty pageant.

  

• In 2008, Stapp, for her work in creating awareness for various social and global causes with international humanitarian projects, was honoured with the President’s National Community Service Award. The same year, she was invited as celebrity participant in Spherion Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade. She attended the event wearing a citrus-colored gown designed by the luxurious pageant costume designer, La Casa Hermosa. Later, the dress was auctioned off to benefit The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation.

• Jaclyn Stapp, since 2006, has been working as a contributing writer for PEOPLE Magazine or PEOPLE.com, where in she joined the organisation as a freelance content writer but later she was designed as a contributing writer for Celeb Contributor.

• Jaclyn Stapp, in April 2008, was appointed as the vice president of SS Touring Inc., United States. Later, in 2009, she got started working at the Holborn Corporation, an independent reinsurance intermediary committed to achieving the mission by reinvesting in the firm. Jaclyn Stapp described the reason behind writing of the book as,
  

  I always wanted to write a children’s book and as bullying became more prominent in our towns and I heard about it from my own kids, I really wanted to share my story to let other kids know they aren’t alone.”

• Jaclyn Stapp made her debut as an author in the year 2010 with a children’s book titled ‘Wacky Jacky: The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen.’ The book aimed to focus on teaching children to take pride in who they are and where they come from, no matter who or what says otherwise. The book was released in many different languages and sold internationally.

• In 2011, Jaclyn got the opportunity to represent her homer country, Jordan, at Mrs. World beauty pageant. She could reach only upto the top 5 finalist of the competition.

• Jaclyn Stapp, in 2011, was named  the first honorary chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Home for the Holidays Lighting Ceremony of South Florida, a charity that aims to provide resources to the families and children undergoing medical treatment, by providing them houses so they can stay near to their children under medical treatment. On reviving the honour, she said,
  

  “I am so honored and humbled to be named the first honorary chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida ‘Home for the Holidays’ fundraising event. I try to help children and families through all of the work that I do, and this is a wonderful opportunity to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities mission and continue the work that I love in a very powerful way.”

• On 9 April 2012, Jaclyn was announced to be the new national celebrity spokesperson for National Voices of Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE), for her social cautiousness, philanthropic effort, and her involvements in antibullying campaigns. Expressing her gratitude for the opportunity, she said,
  

  Its an honour and privilege to be selected a the national celebrity spokesperson for NVEEE, an organisation that invisions equality for many youth affected by bulling. It has been a long life mission of mine to standup for children and those affected by discrimination, and i look forward to continue speeding awareness of antibullying via my association with NVEEE.”

• Jaclyn Stapp has been honoured to be selected as the national celebrity spokesperson for National Voices of Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE), for her social cautiousness, philanthropic effort, and her ongoing involvement in antibullying campaigns on 9 April 2012. On being honoured to hold such big responsibility, she expressed her gratitude by saying,
  

  Its an honour and privilege to be selected a the national celebrity spokesperson for NVEEE, an organisation that invisions equality for many youth affected by bulling. It has been a long life mission of mine to standup for children and those affected by discrimination, and i look forward to continue speeding awareness of antibullying via my association with NVEEE.”

• Jaclyn Stapp, in 2021, participated as the Mrs Jordan for the Mrs World 2021 contest. When during a media interaction she was asked about her representation as Mrs Jordan World, she replied,
  

  I am both proud and humbled to represent the married women of Jordan at the coming Mrs World pageant. My parents were born and raised in Jordan and I have seen for myself the many changes that have made it possible for a woman to be in the position I am.”

  She further added,

  To carry this uplifting and personal history on to the Mrs World stage, along with so many beautiful and intelligent ladies from around the world, will be a life-changing experience. This journey will also give recognition to the women I represent who have been a positive force for change. I will be realizing their dream.”

• Jaclyn Stapp was announced to be the first runner-up while Mrs America, Shaylyn Ford was announced to be the winner of Mrs World 2021 beauty pageant. Both the finals hold hand before the final announcement with Stapp gracefully congratulating her rival on learning the new Mrs World 2021 winner.

• Apart of participating in beauty pageants, the former Mrs. Florida America owns a number acting credits to her name. She has featured in shows like Full House, Second Noah, and Sex and the City, Miss USA Fear Factor, a major Disney vacation television campaign, starred in Olive Juice movie with the Back Street Boys, and featured on Florida’s Best Beaches on the Travel Channel.

• Jaclyn Stapp is an active philanthropist and dedicates time to humanitarian projects that have taken her across the country and around the world. She, during her college days, established a non profit organization called ‘CHARM’ (Children Are Magical) which works on creating awareness on children’s issues and enriching the lives of underprivileged youth by providing them the tools for a fulfilling future, established by her as a college student. She is also associated with ‘The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation,’ a global foundation working on bringing hope to under privileged children and help to families in need.

• Jaclyn goes by the motto “Be you, love you, live you” in her life. During a media interaction, she explained her motto as,
  

  My “be you” is staying true to myself, staying grounded, and being kind to others. The “love you” part, for me, is the importance of having self-respect, self-love and taking care of your mind, body and soul.  “Live you, my favorite, means to live your life like every day could be the last. Don’t take things for granted, give love and spread love.”

• Stapp has been on the cover of various renowned magazines including Luxury, Ocala, Orlando Life, Stork, Pregnancy Newborn, Boca Raton Observer, and Her Life Magazine.

  

• Jaclyn Stapp is an inspiration to many young women, so when during a charity event, she was asked what advise she would like to give the woman struggling with self-esteem and self-acceptance, she replied,
  

  Self-acceptance contributes to the development of a healthy self-esteem and can really affect how you live your life. It’s so important to accept who you are, your strengths AND your weaknesses. Take time for you. Take time to nurture yourself, whether it be at the gym, yoga, doing some painting, reading, or meditating. Replace negative talk with positive, kind, loving statements. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise. Lastly, surround yourself with positive people.”

• She is an avid animal lover and has three pet dogs at her home.

  

• She dedicates her success to her mother. During a media interaction, she said,
  

  My mother, Hayat, stood by me all those times when kids teased me. She made me believe in myself and instilled the confidence and courage to face my challenges.”

• The former Mrs. Florida America enjoys going out on adventure trips and perform outdoor activities like bungee jumping, skiing, scuba diving, mountain hiking, rock climbing, and many more.