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Vanessa Williams

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Vanessa Williams

A trailblazing beauty queen and music icon confronts the scandal that threatened to define her legacy, fighting to reclaim her voice and redefine her future on her own terms.

Born
March 18, 1963
From
Tarrytown, New York, USA
  • Also:
  • Actress
  • Producer
86
Credits on file
5
Decades active

In short · Acting since 1987, 5 decades active, 86 credits.

Biography

Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She became the first Black woman to win the Miss America title in 1984, but resigned following the publication of nude photographs in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since built a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and receiving critical acclaim.

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