Vanessa Williams
Acting
Biography
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.
Also known as
Vanessa L. William · Vanessa Lynn Williams
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Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · TV
Modern Family
2009 · TV
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · TV
The View
1997 · TV
The Graham Norton Show
2007 · TV
Desperate Housewives
2004 · TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · TV