Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.

Vanessa Williams

Acting Born March 18, 1963 Tarrytown, New York, USA

Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

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Modern Family

Rhonda

Saturday Night Live

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

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The View

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The View

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The Graham Norton Show

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Desperate Housewives

Renee Perry

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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