Top Crowning Moments of Miss Universe Pageant Throughout the Years (UNIQUE PHOTOS)

As Miss Angola, Leila Lopes is named Miwss Universe 2011, we take a look at all the past moments of glory. This annual international beauty pageant is the most publicised in the world.

Check out these amazing pictures of the Miss Universe crowning moments throughout the years.

Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete of Mexico after being named Miss Universe 2011 during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo September 12, 2011.

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete is crowned Miss Universe by Stephanie Fernandez, Miss Universe 2009 of Venezuela, during the Miss Universe pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada August 23, 2010.

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez (L) is named Miss Universe 2009 while 2008 Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela prepares to place the crown on her head during the annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009.

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori (R) of Japan crowns Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela Miss Universe 2008 during the annual pageant in central Vietnam's resort city Nha Trang July 14, 2008.

Miss Japan Riyo Mori reacts as her crown slips off after being crowned Miss Universe 2007 by 2006 Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera during the pageant in Mexico City May 28, 2007.

Miss Puerto Rico Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza reacts after being named Miss Universe 2006 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles July 23, 2006. Mendoza has the crown placed on her head by outgoing Miss Universe Natalie Glebova (back).

Natalie Glebova of Canada is crowned Miss Universe 2005 by Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins of Australia in Bangkok. Natalie Glebova (L) of Canada is crowned Miss Universe 2005 by Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins of Australia in Bangkok May 31, 2005. Glebova was crowned Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok on Tuesday at the climax of a beauty pageant that once again managed to stumble into controversy with religious conservatives.

Miss Dominican Republic, Amelia Vega, is crowned the new Miss Universe by her predecessor, Justine Pacek of Panama, during the 2003 Miss Universe pageant in Panama City, June 3, 2003. Vega, an 18-year-old high school student, won the Miss Universe 2003 title at a sparkling ceremony in Panama City on Tuesday night, beating a field of 70 other pageant queens with her charm and charisma.

Miss Australia Jennifer Hawkins (L) reacts after being crowned Miss Universe 2004 by Amelia Vega (R), Miss Universe 2003, in Quito, June 1, 2004. Hawkins, a 20-year old model and dance choreographer, won the title at a dazzling ceremony in Ecuador on Tuesday from a field of 80 beauty queens. Miss USA Shandi Finnessey won second place and Alba Reyes of Puerto Rico, an aspiring doctor, came in third.