Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Born March 18, 1963 (Age: 63) Tarrytown, New York, USA

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.
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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Filmography

Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field

Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field

2024 as Self Age: 61
Show of Titles

Show of Titles

2021 as "Dear World" Performer Age: 58
There She Is

There She Is

2020 as Age: 57
The Legend of Hallowaiian

The Legend of Hallowaiian

2018 as Fire Goddess (voice) Age: 55
VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

2016 as Self Age: 53
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor

Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor

2013 as Janice Age: 50
Hannah Montana: The Movie

Hannah Montana: The Movie

2009 as Vita Age: 46
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

2008 as Self Age: 45
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

2005 as Self Age: 42
Gift for the Living

Gift for the Living

2005 as Narrator Age: 42
Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington

2004 as Age: 41
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest

The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest

2004 as Self Age: 41
Johnson Family Vacation

Johnson Family Vacation

2004 as Dorothy Johnson Age: 41
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004 as Self (archive footage) Age: 40
Keep the Faith, Baby

Keep the Faith, Baby

2002 as Hazel Scott Age: 38
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment

2002 as Self - Host Age: 38
A Diva's Christmas Carol

A Diva's Christmas Carol

2000 as Ebony Scrooge Age: 37
Shaft

Shaft

2000 as Carmen Vasquez Age: 37
Don Quixote

Don Quixote

2000 as Dulcinea / Aldonza Age: 37
The Courage to Love

The Courage to Love

2000 as Mother Henriette Delille Age: 36
Light It Up

Light It Up

1999 as Audrey McDonald Age: 36
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999 as Queen of Trash Age: 36
Dance with Me

Dance with Me

1998 as Ruby Sinclair Age: 35
Soul Food

Soul Food

1997 as Teri Age: 34
Hoodlum

Hoodlum

1997 as Francine Hughes Age: 34
The Odyssey

The Odyssey

1997 as Calypso Age: 34
Eraser

Eraser

1996 as Lee Cullen Age: 33
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

1995 as Self Age: 31
Score with Chicks

Score with Chicks

1994 as Age: 30
Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992 as Pauline Age: 29
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

1991 as Lulu Daniels Age: 28
Another You

Another You

1991 as Gloria Age: 28
The Kid Who Loved Christmas

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

1990 as Lynette Parks Age: 27
Seriously... Phil Collins

Seriously... Phil Collins

1990 as Rachel - TV Executive Age: 27
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer

Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer

1990 as Terri Knight Age: 27
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal

Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal

1989 as Valentine Hayward Age: 25
Under the Gun

Under the Gun

1988 as Samantha Richards Age: 25
The Pick-up Artist

The Pick-up Artist

1987 as Rae, Girl with Dog Age: 24