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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vanessa_WilliamsVanessa Williams - Wikipedia

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   Williams is the recipient of many awards and nominations including eleven Grammy nominations for hits such as "The Right Stuff", "Save the Best for Last", and "Colors of the Wind". In addition, she has earned three Emmy nominations, a Tony Award nomination, seven NAACP Image Awards, and four Satellite Awards .

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   Actress. Producer. Additional Crew. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 178. Play trailer 1:43. Tripped Up (2023) 33 Videos. 99+ Photos. Vanessa Lynne Williams was born on March 18, 1963 in Tarrytown, Greenburgh, New York and raised in Millwood, New Castle, New York to Helen Williams & Milton Williams, both music teachers.

   • Occupation: Actress, Producer, Additional Crew
   • Birth Date: March 18, 1963

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5. www.biography.com › musicians › vanessa-williamsVanessa Williams - Husband, Age & Miss America - Biography

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Vanessa Williams is an actress and singer known for her Miss America scandal and her roles on television shows such as 'Ugly Betty.' Updated: May 25, 2021. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images....

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   Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022) 11 Videos. 56 Photos. Vanessa Estelle Williams (Actress, Singer, Writer, Director) born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, is a talented force that came to Hollywood in the 90's with passion purpose and staying power.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vanessa_Williams_and_MissVanessa Williams and Miss America - Wikipedia

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   Vanessa Williams and Miss America. 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.

   • Term: September 17, 1983 – July 22, 1984 (resigned)

   • Predecessor: Debra Maffett

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   What is Vanessa Williams best known for?

   • Best Known For: Vanessa Williams is an actress and singer known for her Miss America scandal and her roles on television shows such as 'Ugly Betty.' Six months after entering her first beauty pageant, Vanessa Williams made history when she was crowned the first African American Miss America on September 17, 1983.

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   Why did 'Vanessa Williams' get a professional name?

   • The Screen Actors Guild eventually took the issue to arbitration and decided both actresses could use the professional name "Vanessa Williams". Williams was the first African-American recipient of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 on September 17, 1983.

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   Who is Vanessa Lynn Williams?

   • Vanessa Lynn Williams was born in Tarrytown with a birth announcement that read: "Here she is: Miss America". She was raised in Millwood, New York. A paternal great-great-grandfather was William Fields, an African-American legislator in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Williams is also of English and Welsh descent.

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   When did Vanessa Williams become Miss America?

   • "A Look Black: Vanessa Williams Crowned Miss America In 1983". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 23, 2013. ^ "Vanessa Williams". CBS News. Retrieved February 23, 2013. ^ "This Day in History – Sep 17, 1983: Vanessa Williams becomes first black Miss America". History.com. Retrieved November 28, 2010. ^ "Vanessa Williams on Her Faith".

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10. www.cnn.com › 2024/02/19 › entertainmentVanessa Williams will play Miranda Priestly in ‘Devil Wears ...

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    Feb 19, 2024 · CNN — Put away your spring florals and step into your Jimmy Choos because there’s a new Miranda Priestly in town. The intrepid Vanessa Williams has been cast as Miranda Priestly in the upcoming...

11. www.washingtonpost.com › lifestyle › styleHow Vanessa Williams won Miss America and made history as the ...

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    Aug 23, 2021 · How Vanessa Williams won Miss America and made history as the first Black winner - The Washington Post. Advertisement. This article was published more than 2 years ago. Style. The competition...