History of Demi-Leigh Tebow in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2025

Demi-Leigh Tebow is a South African model and beauty queen celebrated for winning Miss Universe 2017. Prior to her international victory, she held the title of Miss South Africa 2017. She is the second South African woman to be crowned Miss Universe, following Margaret Gardiner in 1978. Her success in pageantry has made her a notable figure in fashion and popular culture.

1978: Margaret Gardiner Won Miss Universe

In 1978, Margaret Gardiner became the first South African to win the Miss Universe title.

June 1995: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Born

In June 1995, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, now known as Demi-Leigh Tebow, was born. She later became Miss Universe 2017.

2010: Top 5 finalist in Miss Teen SA

In 2010, Nel-Peters was a Top 5 finalist in Miss Teen SA.

2015: Won Miss Varsity Cup 2015

In 2015, Nel-Peters won Miss Varsity Cup.

March 2017: Graduation from North-West University

In March 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters graduated from North-West University just days before winning Miss South Africa 2017.

March 2017: Miss South Africa 2017

On 26 March 2017, Nel-Peters represented Western Cape in the Miss South Africa 2017 competition and won the title.

2017: Dating Tim Tebow

During her reign as Miss Universe in 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters began dating Tim Tebow.

2017: Miss Universe 2017

In 2017, Demi-Leigh Tebow won the title of Miss Universe 2017, marking her as the second winner from South Africa.

December 2018: Ended Reign as Miss Universe

On 17 December 2018, in Bangkok, Thailand, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters ended her reign as Miss Universe and crowned Catriona Gray of the Philippines as her successor.

January 2019: Engagement to Tim Tebow

On 9 January 2019, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Tim Tebow got engaged at Tebow's family farm in Jacksonville, Florida.

May 2019: Death of Franje

In May 2019, Demi-Leigh's half-sister, Franje, who had cerebellar agenesis, passed away at the age of 13. Franje was a significant motivator in Demi-Leigh's life.