TV Actress

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams is a singer, actress and fashion designer famous for becoming the 1st African-American Miss America in 1984.

Vanessa Williams
Age
61
Birth Date
March 18, 1963
Zodiac
Pisces
Born
United States
Height
5′ 6″

About

Vanessa Williams is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She is best known as the first African American woman to win the Miss America pageant in 1984. She has since gone on to achieve success as an actress, most notably for her lead role in Ugly Betty. Her musical career has seen success with her debut album, The Right Stuff, going platinum in 1988.

Vanessa Williams Timeline

1963
Vanessa Williams is Born
On March 18, 1963, Vanessa Williams was born in The Bronx, New York.
1983
Wins Miss America
Vanessa Williams becomes the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America.
1988
Debut Album Release
Williams releases her debut studio album, "The Right Stuff".
1991
Grammy Nomination
She receives her first Grammy nomination for the album "The Comfort Zone".
2000
Broadway Debut
Williams makes her Broadway debut in the revival of "Kiss of the Spider Woman".
2006
Stars in "Ugly Betty"
She stars as Wilhelmina Slater in the hit TV show "Ugly Betty".
2012
Joins "666 Park Avenue"
Williams joins the cast of ABC's supernatural drama "666 Park Avenue".

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Vanessa Williams birthday?

Vanessa Williams was born on March 18, 1963 and is currently 60 years old. She is best known for her starring role in the sitcom Ugly Betty and for her prolific career in theater. In 1984, Williams became the first African-American woman to be crowned Miss America.