Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Williams made history on September 17, 1983 when she became the first woman of African American descent to be crowned Miss America. Williams' reign as Miss America came to an abrupt end when scandal led to her subsequent resignation of the title. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominations.
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Date of birth:
- Mar 18, 1963 (age 46 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
