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Vanessa Williams

Born
Mar 18, 1963 · Age 63
Place of birth
Tarrytown, New York, USA
Gender
Female
Movie credits
76
TV credits
86
Also known as (2)
  • Vanessa L. William
  • Vanessa Lynn Williams

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.