Question 1

Which real-life beauty pageant answer was used in the film?

Accepted Answer

Cheryl's (Miss Rhode Island's) answer to 'What is your idea of a perfect date?' was actually used as an answer in a real-life beauty pageant.

Question 2

Why did Sandra Bullock skip rehearsals for the first dance scene?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bullock purposely didn't take part in rehearsals so it was more genuine when her character couldn't follow the choreography.

Question 3

What happened at the movie's premiere that mirrored a character moment?

Accepted Answer

At the opening premiere, Sandra Bullock actually tripped and fell getting out of her car, just like her character does in the movie.

Question 4

What was the only instruction for Gracie's post-mission restaurant scene?

Accepted Answer

The scene was only scripted as 'Gracie comes home and starts boxing.' The rest (tripping, kicking the bed, microwave oven) was ad-libbed.

Question 5

What award recognition did 'Miss Congeniality' receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 2001.

Miss Congeniality

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