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Nov 8, 2018 · Born to African American parents’ Milton and Helen Williams, both music teachers of African and European descent, Vanessa’s ethnicity would often be Googled out of curiosity over her surprising features.
Vanessa Lynn Williams was born in Tarrytown with a birth announcement that read: "Here she is: Miss America". [2][3] She was raised in Millwood, New York. [1] A paternal great-great-grandfather was William Fields, an African-American legislator in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Jul 4, 2021 · Born in Millwood, New York, on March 18, 1963, Williams' parents are former high school music teachers Helen and Milton Williams, who reportedly have a mix of African and European heritage.
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Jan 27, 2009 · Vanessa L. Williams is an American actress, singer, and model of African-American, English, and Welsh ancestry. She was the first African-American to win the Miss America Pageant and has a mixed heritage with African and European roots.
Sep 29, 2023 · Vanessa Williams’ family has always been tagged as people of African-American descent, though they have both African and European heritage. Their daughter’s lineage sparked a lot of controversy in the past as she has light skin, blue eyes, and straight hair yet identifies as an Afro-American.
May 14, 2013 · Most of us are curious about our family lineage. For Vanessa Williams, who recently took part in the show “Who Do You Think You Are” and explored her family’s history, the task was both surprising and informative. Here, she talks about what she learned and how she plans to use that information.