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Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American R&B/pop/theatrical, singer, and actress. In 1983, Williams made history when she became the first woman of known African descent to be crowned Miss America. Her regime as Miss America came to an early and abrupt end when she resigned her title in scandal. However, she has since gone on to a successful entertainment career. Williams secured a record deal, and released her debut album, The Right Stuff. |
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News in english
about Vanessa Williams
(November / 2009)
Rachel Christie: Historic 'Miss England' Winner Gives Up Title After Arrest Date: 06 Nov 2009
Black Voices -
Filed under: News , Celeb Updates Move over Vanessa Williams! You're not the only history-making pageant winner to relinquish your crown due to a scandal. Rachel Christie , who was the first black woman to be crowned 'Miss England' in July, has relinquished her crown after being arrested on suspicion of a nightclub assault. According to published reports , Christie became involved in a dispute ...
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Dress for Success Date: 11 Nov 2009
FOX 35 Orlando -
FOX 35 Good Day talked to singer and actress Vanessa Williams.
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TV Review: Best TV Bitches: Wilhelmina Slater Date: 15 Nov 2009
Entertainment Weekly -
Wilhelmina Slater may be the only Ugly Betty character on EW’s list of TV’s Best Bitches (do check it out in the issue on newsstands right now), but for Vanessa Williams, who’s scored an Emmy nomination in each of the show’s first three seasons, bringing the ferocious editrix to life is hardly a solo effort.
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Best TV Bitches: Wilhelmina Slater Date: 15 Nov 2009
Entertainment Weekly -
By Michael Slezak Michael Slezak chats with Vanessa Williams about her ''role of a lifetime'' on ''Ugly Betty''
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Sightings Date: 23 Nov 2009
New York Post -
RIC Pipino, the ex-husband of Heidi Klum, hosting a dinner with MAC exec Jenne Lombardo for Erin Fetherston, Alexander Dexter-Jones, and designer Rogan Gregory at his new NoLIta salon . . . DESIGNER Reem Acra and "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams di...
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"DREAMS COME TRUE: A CELEBRATION OF DISNEY ANIMATION" AIRS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Date: 25 Nov 2009
The Futon Critic -
Vanessa Williams hosts the ABC special, in which "some of the brightest stars of television, movies, music and sports, who share their favorite memories of Disney animation."
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