Xochitl Gomez Shines As She Takes Home The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy

In the vibrant world of dance and performance, Xochitl Gomez has become a name to reckon with. Known for her role as America Chavez in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gomez has recently showcased her incredible talent on "Dancing With the Stars." Not only did she impress the judges with her skills, but she also captured the hearts of viewers, ultimately winning the prestigious Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during the show's 32nd season.

Gomez's journey through the dazzling realm of dance highlights her dedication and versatility. As a contestant, she mastered various dance styles, including the paso doble, samba, and even the foxtrot, proving that her talents extend beyond acting. Her impressive performances culminated in a grand victory that marked a significant milestone in her young career.

The win holds special significance, as the trophy was renamed in honor of the late judge Len Goodman, who passed away earlier this year. This adds a layer of emotional weight to Gomez's achievement, showcasing not only her skills but also her commitment to honoring the legacy of the show.

Biography of Xochitl Gomez

Unveiling the Journey on "Dancing With the Stars"

As America Chavez, Xochitl Gomez is able to travel through the ever-expanding Marvel multiverse. Sure, that’s cool, but could Chavez ever perfect the paso doble, samba or Viennese waltz? Well, in this equally chaotic universe, Gomez mastered all three and added salsa and the foxtrot to boot as a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” star’s dancing efforts were rewarded as she took home the inaugural Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on Tuesday night after winning the program’s 32nd season. The winner’s trophy was renamed this season following the death of longtime series judge Len Goodman in April.

Dancing the foxtrot to Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally” and a freestyle dance to District 78’s “Que Calor,” Gomez and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, got perfect scores to secure the top prize. Gomez bested singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, former “Bachelorette” Charity Lawson, and actor Alyson Hannigan in the finale.

Emphasizing Heritage Through Dance

At 17, Gomez is surprisingly not the youngest winner of the dancing competition show. That title belongs to gold medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez, who won the Mirrorball Trophy at age 16 in 2016. Gomez, who is of Mexican descent, is now the second woman of Latino descent to win the competition, after Hernandez, who has Puerto Rican heritage. Chmerkovskiy was also the dance partner to Hernandez.

The up-and-coming Marvel star noted that she wanted to emphasize her Mexican heritage in her ballroom dances. “Representation is really huge for me. Mainly in Latin ballroom dances, I want to really focus on the Latino portion of it and making it as accurate as I can,” she told “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. “[Representation] has been a huge priority for me, especially in costumes and designing and just the background.”

In 2022, Gomez joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the queer Latina superhero America Chavez. She also has starred in “The Baby-Sitters Club,” “Gentefied,” and “Ursa Major.”