Nickname:	Vanessa Williams / Vanessa A. Williams
Known for:	Clive Barker's Candyman / New Jack City / Mother
Birthday:	12 May 1963, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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With her magnetic eyes and syrupy voice, it would be a sin to leave Vanessa Williams out of our hall of fame. Forced to relinquish her Miss America crown in 1984, Vanessa Williams has since rebounded with the hit single "Save The Best For Last", a gold-certified album, The Comfort Zone, and a starring role in the remake of Shaft.

Urine On The Face???

Picture Inside. Actress Vanessa Williams has confessed to an unusual beauty regime - putting urine on her skin. The Ugly Betty star admits she resorted to using her own bodily fluids to rid her skin of spots.She says, "The weirdest thing I ever heard was to take morning urine and put it on your acne. I did it. I tried to do ... Read More » Urine On The Face???

No Remorse Here

Picture Inside. Vanessa Williams and her ex-husband Rick Fox outside a grocery store with their daughter selling Girl Scout cookies. Read More » No Remorse Here

Did Posh Steal The Show On Ugly Betty?

It's being reported that Victoria Beckham stole the show when she made her cameo appearance on Ugly Betty as Vanessa Williams' character Wilhelmina's brides maid. Who's watching tonight? I can't wait.Until then, check out the sneak peek again.Source Read More » Did Posh Steal The Show On Ugly Betty?

Omg - Vanessa And Vince Hooked Up?

Picture Inside. Vince Vaughn (Jennifer Aniston's ex) and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams have reportedly hooked up and are dating now.They've been rumored to be sneaking around L.A. together according to MediaTakeOut.Their Hollywood source says:"Vanessa's really trying to keep this a secret. She feels that the press helped ... Read More » Omg - Vanessa And Vince Hooked Up?

Pregnant Salma Giving Speech At Vanessa Williams' ...

Picture Inside. I ber her baby will be a great orator in Hollywood. Read More » Pregnant Salma Giving Speech At Vanessa Williams' ...

Vanessa Williams' Mug Shot

Picture Inside. Entertainment Weekly has a great photo spread on some of TV’s bad boys (and one girl).The criminal minds pictured left to right: Adoni Maropis (24), Robert Knepper (Prison Break), James Callis (Battlestar Galactica), Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) and Zachary Quinto (Heroes).Entertainment Weekly has a gr... Read More » Vanessa Williams' Mug Shot

WASHINGTON (AP) - Madonna isn't the only master when it comes to reinvention. In her two decades-plus career, Vanessa Williams has been the beauty queen, the hit-making singer, Broadway star and marquee film actress,


WASHINGTON (AP) - Madonna isn't the only master when it comes to reinvention. In her two decades-plus career, Vanessa Williams has been the beauty queen, the hit-making singer, Broadway star and marquee film actress,


Vanessa Williams was promoting her new album "The Real Thing" in New York City yesterday wearing a psychedelic glittery pantsuit. She also got in the 80s spirit


Filed under: Pageantry

Vanessa Williams was pressured into resigning her Miss America post in 1984 for the same thing Miss California just got away with -- gettin' nekkid on camera -- so we figured she'd be ticked Carrie Prejean kept her crown....The original nudie beauty ...

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Reuters - It's a prime time to be a Vanessa Williams fan. She's on the small screen weekly, as the shrewtastic fashion magazine editor on "Ugly Betty," and she plays a conniving label publicist in "Hannah Montana: The Movie." But on June 2, Williams returns to her first love -- music -- with the release of "The Real Thing."
Actress/singer VANESSA WILLIAMS is spearheading a new campaign to encourage people to donate their eyes when they die - as a tribute to her father.The former Miss America has teamed up with New York’s Eye-Bank in a bid to expose the desperate shortage of eyes that medics need to help those struggling with sight issues.The
AP - "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams has kicked off a breast cancer fundraiser by driving a pink fence post into the ground in suburban New York City.
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. (AP) - "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams has kicked off a breast cancer fundraiser by driving a pink fence post into the ground in suburban New York City.


Filed under: We're Just Sayin'

Here's "Hannah Montana" sensation Miley Cyrus (left) -- and former Miss America and "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams (right).One of them is a 45-year-old African-American woman.We're just sayin'....

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Vanessa Williams has come out in defense of Lindsay Lohan following reports her recent stint on Ugly Betty was marred by infighting and diva antics.


"The Insider" has the latest... On the same day it was announced Lindsay Lohan's "Ugly Betty" stint has been cut short, "The Insider" is on the set of the hit ABC show talking to star Vanessa Williams, who reveals the real story behind working with the headline-making actress. "She was a hard worker, she showed up on time and [in] the scenes I had with her, she was completely prepared," Vanessa tells "The Insider." "She was great with me." Watch the all-new video to see what else Vanessa has to say about working with Lindsay.

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Vanessa Williams and Elisabeth Hasselbeck were just two of the many stars who came out with their kids to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty,' available October 7. "It was around when I was young," Vanessa tells "The Insider," "and the fact that [my daughter] Sasha can enjoy it many years later is a [testament] to a great story, great Disney animation, and it's a classic." The story of a young princess whose curse must be lifted by a valiant prince, Disney's classic fairy tale has it all, from fairy godmothers and beautiful songs to an evil sorceress and a fire-breathing dragon!

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VANESSA WILLIAMS was the best mum in the world this summer, after arranging for her eight-year-old daughter to hang out with teen superstar MILEY CYRUS.Williams landed a role in the forthcoming Hannah Montana: The Movie and spent the summer shooting at Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus’ Nashville, Tennessee estate.And she was allowed to take Sasha
"The Insider"'s host, Lara Spencer, made the move from New York to Los Angeles this summer -- at the same time that "Ugly Betty"'s Vanessa Williams was making the opposite move -- going from Los Angeles to New York to film her ABC hit show! Showing what a small world it is, Lara ended up moving into Vanessa's former house! Watch our video as Lara tours her new home and chats about it with Vanessa! You can hear Vanessa tell Lara that Britney Spears "is a great neighbor." And watch to find out what parts of the home Vanessa calls "really, really peaceful and serene!"

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LATEST: UGLY BETTY star VANESSA WILLIAMS graduated from college on Saturday (10May08) with inspiring words for the younger generation of students.Williams dropped out of Syracuse University - where she studied musical theatre from 1981 to 1983 - to become a model.She became the first black Miss America in 1983, before being stripped of the title
Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams is set for a Mother's Day weekend she won't forget by picking up her bachelor of fine arts degree 25 years after she attended Syracuse University.


UGLY BETTY star VANESSA WILLIAMS is set for a Mother’s Day weekend (10-11May08) she won’t forget by picking up her bachelor of fine arts degree 25 years after she attended Syracuse University.The actress/singer, 45, was a drama student at Syracuse but dropped out when she became the first black Miss America in 1983.University officials have
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Nearly 25 years after leaving Syracuse University, Vanessa Williams will get her bachelor of fine arts degree this weekend.


For kids whose parents are famous stars, not a lot impresses them. When Vanessa Williams's daughter found out her mom was going to play a role on the Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana," she was not only impressed but declared her mom to be an "awesome mom!"

Williams, who stars on the hit show "Ugly Betty," will play Hannah Montana's publicist. Williams said her daughter, 7-year-old Sasha Gabrielle, is into Miley Cyrus' music. Her daughter thought it was the coolest thing in the world that her mom was going to be on "Hannah Montana."
Vanessa Williams steps out in Vera Wang for March Of Dimes 33rd Annual Beauty Ball held at Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC.

How did the mother of four, 45, choose her outfit?

"Loved the color, loved the shape, loved the back," she says. "A lot of the stuff this season is unconstructed, so this had a little bit of support, which is important. It's really comfortable, so I don't have to wear my Spanx and I'm loving it."

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