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Vanessa Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American actress, singer, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first African American winner of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in September 1983. Several weeks before the end of her reign, however, a scandal arose when Penthouse magazine bought ...
Dec 19, 2019 · From classic silhouettes to thigh-high slits, here's a look at the evening gowns Miss America winners have worn through the years.
Jul 23, 2015 · July 23, 1984: Vanessa Williams resigns as Miss America after Penthouse magazine announces it will publish photos of her posing nude
Sep 13, 2015 · A full-length, lavender, halter neck number featuring a tulle-layered fishtail skirt, a hand-beaded white floral pattern, and a heavy handed dusting of shimmering sequins, Williams' delightful...
Jan 13, 2022 · About. Vanessa Williams breaks down her favorite wardrobes and costumes from some of her most iconic on-screen moments. She explains how she got injured during a wardrobe fitting and becoming...
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Aug 23, 2021 · August 23, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. Miss New York, Vanessa Williams, right, poses with Jo Ann Miller, who was Miss New York in 1973, at a champagne reception honoring Williams in August 1983. A...
Dec 18, 2019 · Miss New York 1983 Vanessa Williams showed off her singing chops in this sequined gown — and she went on to become the first African-American woman to be named Miss America.
