Vanessa Williams
An American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, and actress. In 1983, she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America, but a scandal involving nude photographs caused her to relinquish her title early. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominations. Williams released her debut album The Right Stuff in 1988, which spawned the hits "The Right Stuff," a #1 on Hot Dance Songs, and "Dreamin'," a #1 on R&B and #8 on Billboard Hot 100. Her …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
61
Total TV Shows Credited
76
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Tarrytown, New York, USA
Birthdate
March 18, 1963
Also known as
Vanessa L. William
Vanessa Lynn Williams