Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is 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 arose when Penthouse magazine bought and published nude photographs of her. She relinquished her title early and was succeeded by the first runner-up, Suzette Charles of New Jersey – who was also African-American. William...
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Date of birth:
- Mar 18, 1963 (age 49 years)
Place of birth:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1983
Musical Genres:
- Jazz ,
- Pop music ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Adult contemporary music ,
- Dance music ,
- Contemporary R&B ,
- Soul music
Also known as:
- Vanessa Williams,
- Williams, Vanessa,
- Venessa Williams,
- Vanessa Lynn Williams
