Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Actress, Producer, Former Fashion Model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Tarrytown, New York, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vanessa Lynn Williams |
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| Known As | Vanessa L. Williams, Vanessa Williams |
| Notable For | First African American Miss America (1983), Miss America scandal, roles in 'Ugly Betty', 'Shaft', 'Burn After Reading', 'Desperate Housewives' |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Rick Salomon (2008–2010), John Broderick (current) |
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Career
| Breakthrough | Crowned Miss America in 1983 |
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| Music | Released multiple albums including 'The Right Stuff', 'And Then...', 'A Vanessa Williams Christmas' |
| Acting | Featured in films 'Shaft' (2000), 'Burn After Reading' (1996), 'Ugly Betty' (TV series, 2006–2008), 'Desperate Housewives' (TV series, 2010–2012) |
| Honors | Hollywood Walk of Fame star |
Social Media
| Website | https://vanessawilliams.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was the first African American to win the Miss America title. | |
| 2. Her Miss America crown was revoked after a scandal involving unauthorized photos. | |
| 3. She has performed in Broadway productions. | |
| 4. She is a mother of two children. | |
| 5. She played the villain Wilhelmina Slater in 'Ugly Betty' and Renee Perry in 'Desperate Housewives'. |