Freeman began competing in pageants at the age of 16, winning the title of San Diego's Junior Miss. Freeman went on to become Miss Teenage California 2007, Miss City of Orange 2009, Miss Culver City 2011, and Miss California 2011. She competed in the Miss America 2012 pageant where she placed 5th among all contestants.
Miss California 2011
In February 2011, Freeman won the local Miss Culver City title. She competed in the Miss California pageant in June 2011, and was crowned Miss California. For her state talent, she performed The Black Swan ballet variation.