Vanessa L. Williams

Vanessa L. Williams

American actress, singer and former Miss America
Actor and adult contemporary vocalist nominated for Emmy and Grammy awards; scored four Top Ten pop hits, all ballads, 1988-1995.
BornMarch 18, 1963
HometownNew York City, U.S.
Height5'6" (1.68m)
SpouseJim Skrip , Rick Fox , Ramon Hervey II
ChildrenJillian Hervey , Sasha Fox
ParentsMilton Augustine Williams
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Videos

Michelle Visage, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Williams play Most Likely To

Vanessa Williams, Michelle Visage and Trixie Mattel serve as judges for Paramount+'s new Queen of the Universe. Here, they discuss giving savage feedback, who’s the best singer and why you should never start an argument with Michelle Visage in a game of Most Likely To.
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Albums

Right Stuff
Right Stuff
1988
Best of Vanessa Williams
Best of Vanessa Williams
2004
Christmas in Vienna VII
Christmas in Vienna VII
2001
Very Best of Vanessa Williams
Very Best of Vanessa Williams
1996
Best
Best
2021
Real Thing [Dance Remixes]
Real Thing [Dance Remixes]
2009
Real Thing
Real Thing
2009
You Are Everything
You Are Everything
2005
Everlasting Love
Everlasting Love
2005
Silver & Gold
Silver & Gold
2004
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Vanessa Williams
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Vanessa Williams
2003
Our Favourite Things
Our Favourite Things
2001
Greatest Hits: The First Ten Years
Greatest Hits: The First Ten Years
1998
Ballad Collection
Ballad Collection
1998
Love Songs: The Best of Vanessa Williams
Love Songs: The Best of Vanessa Williams
1998
Next
Next
1997
Star Bright
Star Bright
1996
Colors of the Wind
Colors of the Wind
1995
Sweetest Days
Sweetest Days
1994
Love Is
Love Is
1993
Work to Do
Work to Do
1992
Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone
1991

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2009Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesUgly BettyNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesUgly BettyNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesUgly BettyNominated
2008Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesUgly BettyNominated
2007Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesUgly BettyNominated

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