"Vanessa Williams is the true definition of a triple threat, she can act, sing, and dance - and she looks amazing throughout. The actress and singer has had a varied career with roles on screen and stage as well as chart topping hits. Many will know her as the iconic Wilhelmina Slater from Ugly Betty and heard her song, "Save the Best for Last," demonstrating what a powerhouse she is."
"She told NPR she won that in April 1983, before winning Miss New York in July and Miss America in September, becoming the first black woman to win the title. As part of her candidacy she wowed audiences and judges with a rendition of "Happy Days Are Here Again" during the talent portion. She also told NPR she received death threats after winning while other candidates from her year had crosses burned into their front yards."
"The singer and actress is from Tarrytown, New York and grew up in Millwood. Growing up with both parents working as music teachers she was immersed in music and played the French horn as well as the piano and violin. She went on to study musical theatre at Syracuse University in New York. At the time of writing Williams is 62."
Vanessa Williams is an actress, singer, and dancer with roles on screen and stage and chart-topping hits. She is known for the role of Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty and the song "Save the Best for Last." She was born in Tarrytown, New York, grew up in Millwood, and learned French horn, piano, and violin with both parents working as music teachers. She studied musical theatre at Syracuse University and is 62. She won Miss Greater Syracuse, Miss New York, and Miss America in 1983 as the first black Miss America. She received threats after winning and later faced controversy when Penthouse published photos of her; she and her parents sued Penthouse.
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