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Born: 18 March 1963, Bronx, New York, USA (age 43)
Birth Name: Vanessa Lynn Williams
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also Known As: Vanessa Williams / Vanessa L. Williams
Awards: 3 wins & 13 nominations
Credited Years: 1983 - 2007
Profession: Actress / Soundtrack / Producer
Known for: Shaft / Soul Food / Eraser
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Biography:- Vanessa Lynn Williams must be credited with making one of the most startling and unexpected comebacks in show business history. Born to teacher parents in New York City, Vanessa and her brother grew up in suburban New York in comfortable surroundings. ... more
Quotes:
- "I throw myself into my work. It's exhausting. It's time-consuming. I feel guilty for not being with my kids all the time, But then when I'm home with my children and devoting my life to my kids, in the back of my mind I'm wondering whether I'll ever get employed again. So there's a constant battle of doing what fuels me and what I do best. And also, being there for my kids."
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Trivia:
- Was originally cast as Jane Toussaint in Spike Lee's School Daze, but was replaced by Tisha Campbell due to artistic differences.
- Parents, Milton & Helen Williams, were both music teachers.
- In 1981, she won a musical theatre scholarship to Syracuse University. However, she eventually lost those funds. That led to her entry in the Miss America pageant.
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News:
- Ferrera and Vanessa Williams to be hosts of Emmys - Contra Costa Times
Emmy nominees and "Ugly Betty" co-stars America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams will be among the presenters at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony next ... - Ben Affleck tones down the love for Barack Obama - Boston Herald
Seems the Hollywood hunk may have actually caused some dissension in the Kerry family ranks during the DNC when the senator?s 20-something daughters Vanessa ... - SECOND SET OF PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 60TH PRIMETIME EMMY ... - The Futon Critic
Vanessa Williams received her second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series this year for her role as Wilhelmina Slater on ABC's ... - President meets US delegation led by Ms. Vanessa Williams - Uganda Media Centre
Ms Vanessa Williams, leader of the delegation, promised the President to lobby for investment in Uganda, especially in education, health, ... - Vanessa Williams' Wickedness in New Ugly Betty; Brooke Lyons of ... - National Ledger
By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith Vanessa Williams -- who recently garnered her second Emmy nomination for her deliciously wicked portrayal of Mode ... - Uganda: Which Vanessa Williams? - AllAfrica.com
There are two popular American ladies with the name, Vanessa Williams. One Vanessa Williams made her claim to fame by becoming the first black Miss America ... - Uganda: Vanessa Williams in Kampala - AllAfrica.com
Vanessa Williams is known as the first black Miss America, a title that she was forced to relinquish. Fortunately, she was able to overcome the controversy ... - Ten out of 10 for feistiness - The Times
People to look out for on the red carpet include Grey?s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl, Christina Applegate of Samantha Who? and Vanessa Williams of Ugly ... - Gold Derby nuggets: Hayden Panettiere joins Emmy presenters ... - Los Angeles Times
... Hayden Panettiere (pictured at right), William Petersen and Vanessa Williams. They join the previously announced lineup: Marcia Cross, Dana Delany, ... - Vanessa Williams Is "Not Dating Jennifer Aniston" - X17 Online
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