Vanessa Williams: Photos Of The Actress & Former Beauty Queen

By:

Christina Casiano

February 15, 2023 10:28AM EST

Vanessa Williams is a model, singer, and more. Celebrate her Mar. 18th birthday with a look at her photos.

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Vanessa Williams: Photos

Vanessa Williams: Photos — Vanessa Williams is an American actress, singer, model, philanthropist and former Miss Amerca. The multi-talented star was crowned Miss American in 1983, but gave up her crown under pressure from the Miss America Organization. She went on to become a successful actress and singer, releasing her first album in 1988. Her signature song, released in 1992, “Save The Best For Last” was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and Record of the Year in 1993.

Vanessa went on to star in the film ‘Soul Food’, which received major praise. Her role as Wilhemina Slater in ‘Ugly Betty’ was a breakthrough moment in her TV career, and she was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Click through the gallery for pictures of Vanessa Williams!

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Vanessa Williams Celebrates With Her Mom and Daughters

Vanessa Williams Celebrates With Her Mom and Daughters — Vanessa Williams beams surrounded by her family at a listening party for daughter Jillian Hervey‘s band Lion Babe. Vanessa was joined by mother Helen Williams and youngest daughter, model Sasha Fox.

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Vanessa Williams and Daughter Sasha Smile at Disney

Vanessa Williams and Daughter Sasha Smile at Disney — Vanessa Williams enjoys a day at Disney World with her daughter Sasha in 2018. The duo couldn’t hold back smiles as they chose a goofy duo pose for a photo with Daisy Duck.

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Vanessa Strikes A Pose With Son Devin At The NAACP Image Awards

Vanessa Strikes A Pose With Son Devin At The NAACP Image Awards — Vanessa Williams cuddles her son Devin Hervey at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards in LA. Vanessa gave her only son a sweet hug as he rocked shades and red earrings.

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Vanessa Matches In Black With Eldest Daughter Melanie

Vanessa Matches In Black With Eldest Daughter Melanie — Vanessa Williams celebrated the opening of a new Los Angeles Sergio Rossi store with eldest daughter Melanie Hervey in 2008. Smiling for the camera, the mother-daughter duo chose similar silky black blazers for the event.

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Vanessa Williams At The 2021 International Emmy Awards

Vanessa Williams At The 2021 International Emmy Awards — Silky smooth. Vanessa Williams stuns in a champagne hue at the 49th International Emmy Awards in NY on Nov. 22, 2021.

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Vanessa Willians At The ‘Summer Of Soul’ Celebration

Vanessa Willians At The ‘Summer Of Soul’ Celebration — A good time. Vanessa Williams dons a fun floral frock to Searchlight Pictures ‘Summer of Soul Juneteenth Celebration in Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in New York.

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Vanessa Williams At The Opening Of Tyler Perry Studios

Vanessa Williams At The Opening Of Tyler Perry Studios — Vanessa Williams is beautiful in blue at the opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 5, 2019. She teamed her silky navy gown with gold shoes and a statement necklace.

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Kathy Ireland & Vanessa Williams

Kathy Ireland & Vanessa Williams — Model behavior! Kathy Ireland and Vanessa Williams pose together at The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards on Sep. 5, 2019.

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Vanessa Williams At The Global Gift Foundation Gala

Vanessa Williams At The Global Gift Foundation Gala — Vanessa Williams glows at the Global Gift Foundation gala in Paris, France on Apr. 25, 2018. Her shimmering dress had long, elegant sleeves.

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Vanessa Williams At The Opening Of ‘Torch Song’

Vanessa Williams At The Opening Of ‘Torch Song’ — The right stripes! Vanessa Williams rocking black and white stripes at the ‘Torch Song’ Broadway play opening in 2018.

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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams — Vanessa Williams reads to young children at Kelloggs NYC to promote their Feeding Reading program. She looked lovely in a green dress during the 2019 event.

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Vanessa Williams Performs At The 2017 Gershwin Prize Honoree’s Tribute Concert

Vanessa Williams Performs At The 2017 Gershwin Prize Honoree’s Tribute Concert — That’s entertainment! Vanessa Williams performs on stage during the 2017 Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert honoring Tony Bennett. She was radiant in her floral peplum dress.

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Vanessa Williams At Opening Night Of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’

Vanessa Williams At Opening Night Of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ — Fresh as a flower! Vanessa Williams stuns in a spring-perfect ensemble at the ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Broadway Play Opening in March 2019.

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Vanessa Williams At The Global Gift Nelson Mandela Centenary Dinner

Vanessa Williams At The Global Gift Nelson Mandela Centenary Dinner — Vanessa Williams sparkled at The Global Gift Nelson Mandela Centenary dinner in London on Apr. 24, 2018. So chic.

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Vanessa Williams At A Screening Of VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’

Vanessa Williams At A Screening Of VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’ — Diva power! Vanessa Williams and her daughter Jillian Hervey were all smiles at VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’ screening in 2017.

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Vanessa Williams Smiles at VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’ Screening

Vanessa Williams Smiles at VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’ Screening — Beaming beauty! Vanessa Williams looked cheerful at VH1’s ‘Daytime Divas’ screening in NYC!

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Vanessa Williams & Daughters Take Over NYFW

Vanessa Williams & Daughters Take Over NYFW — Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Vanessa Williams and Sasha Fox attend the
Pamella Roland show for New York Fashion Week 2023. The four gorgeous ladies stole the spotlight in their incredible outfits.

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