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Vanessa Williams

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Vanessa Williams

Acting

162 known credits 1.9 popularity score 63 years

Biography

About Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.

Photos

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Vanessa Williams portrait

Career at a glance

Vanessa Williams across film and television

156credited titles
76movie credits
80TV credits
1985–2026screen career span

Recognition

Awards received

3

This list may not represent every nomination or win.

Notable work

Recent movies and TV shows

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