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 |
Latest News about Vanessa Williams
21/03/2026
Vanessa Williams was honored at Signature Theatre’s 2026 Sondheim Award Gala. She attended while also starring as Miranda Priestly in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada, and had to leave for a flight back to London so she could continue performances the next day.
12/01/2026
Williams revealed that she has been using a GLP-1 medication for weight loss for the past two years. She said she began the treatment after struggling with menopause-related changes and also discussed using hormone replacement therapy and NAD+ injections.
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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 | Jim Skrip (2015–2021) |
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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' (2008), '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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| https://www.instagram.com/vanessawilliamsofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVanessaWilliams/ | |
| https://x.com/VWOfficial |
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 Her Miss America crown was revoked after a scandal involving unauthorized photos.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'. | |
| 6. She is a mother of four children. |