Vanessa Lynn Williams, better known as Vanessa Williams, is an accomplished American singer and actress known for her versatility.
She first gained widespread recognition in 1983 when she became the first African-American woman to be crowned Miss America.
This historic achievement laid the foundation for the diversity and representation of the event.
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- Full name: Vanessa Lynn Williams
- Stage name: Vanessa Williams
- Date of Birth: March 18, 1963
- Age: 61.
- Birthplace: New York City, USA.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American singer and actor
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Helen Williams and Milton Augustine Williams Jr.
- Siblings: Chris Williams.
- Spouses: Ramon Hervey II, Rick Fox, Jim Scripp
- children: Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Devin Hervey and Sasha Fox.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Vanessa Lynn Williams was born on March 18, 1963, in New York City, USA. She is the daughter of Helen Williams and Milton Augustine Williams II, and has a sibling named Chris Williams.
In 1981, Williams entered the Department of Drama at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, majoring in musical theater. She continued her studies in the field. In May 2008, Syracuse University awarded Vanessa Lynn Williams a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Profession
Vanessa Lynn Williams has had an impressive career that spans many fields, including singing, acting, modeling, and producing. In 1984, she made history as the first African-American woman to be crowned Miss America. However, controversy after nude photos of her were released led her to resign the title.
Undeterred, Williams launched a successful singing career after the Miss America incident. She released multiple albums, including hits like “Save the Best for Last” and “Colors of the Wind,” and received a Grammy nomination for her musical performances.
In addition to her singing career, Williams has also demonstrated her talents as an actress on stage and screen. She received critical acclaim for her role as Wilhelmina Slater in the hit television series Ugly Betty, for which she received an Emmy nomination.
Williams has also shined on the silver screen, starring in films such as Eraser, Soul Food and Dance With Me. Her versatility and dedication to her art have earned her widespread acclaim and respect in the entertainment industry.
social media
Vanessa Lynn Williams does not have any social media accounts.
personal life
Vanessa Williams has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Ramon Hervey II in 1987. They had three children – Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey and Devin Hervey – before divorcing in 1997.
In 1999, Williams married basketball player Rick Fox. They have one daughter, Sasha Fox. However, the marriage also ended in divorce in 2004.
Most recently, Vanessa Williams married Jim Skrip in 2015. This is her third marriage to Skrip, and her current marriage status.
Record/Movie Works
Studio album
- The right thing
- Comfort Zone
- The sweetest day
- Starry
- Next
- Gold and Silver
- True love lasts forever
- The Real Thing
Filmography
- Under the Gun
- Soul Food
- Dance with me
- axis
- Grochland
- Holocene
net worth
Famous singer and actress Vanessa Lynn Williams has accumulated a net worth of approximately $20 million during her illustrious career.
Her many achievements in the fields of music, acting, and modeling have helped her accumulate such a considerable wealth.
