Gretchen Polhemus
Miss USA 1989, 2nd runner-up at Miss Universe 1989
About Gretchen Polhemus
Born 1965. Gretchen Polhemus is an American model and beauty pageant contestant.
Gretchen Lynn Polhemus-Jensen (born May 12, 1965) is an American actress, journalist, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 1989 and second runner-up to .
Early life Prior to competing in Miss Texas USA, Jensen was working as a cattle broker and realtor in her home state.
Miss Texas USA Jensen competed as Miss Bedford USA in the 14th edition of the Miss Texas USA pageant in 1987 and received the Photogenic award, ultimately placing second runner-up to eventual winner, Courtney Gibbs.
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Miss USA 1989, 2nd runner-up at Miss Universe 1989
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Gretchen Polhemus was born on 12 May 1965 in Fort Worth.
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Gretchen Polhemus is a model and beauty pageant contestant.
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Gretchen Polhemus is American.
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