W hen Vanessa Williams was born, believe it or not, someone wrote on her birth certificate: “Here she is, Miss America.” It appears that someone had a crystal ball, which is almost necessary now to figure out what the multitalented former beauty queen will do next.
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Thursday, 3/9 Vanessa Williams @ Motor City Soundboard Vanessa Williams: She was the first African-American Miss America in 1984, and then she found herself at the center of controversy when photos were published without her permission in Penthouse, forcing her to relinquish her title. That didn’t hold her back from success though, and she quickly found a home on Broadway and in the R&B scene during the late 1980s.
America Ferrera Urges Women To Not ‘See The Worst In Each Other’
America Ferrera, the American actress, is a well-known celebrity who became famous due to her role in movies like The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants, The Dry Land, and Our Family Wedding. Moreover, she has been prominently featured in the voice cast of the How to Train Your Dragon animated film series.
Leading lady Vanessa Williams is Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Woman of the Year
… the 33rd Annual Nevada Ballet Theatre Black & White Ball on Saturday at Aria. With a career at the top of the entertainment industry for 28 years, Vanessa doesn’t hide the fact that she’s 53 and as beautiful as ever. NBT co-founder Nancy Houssels …
Cher, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson among celebrities to headline the Women’s March on Washington
… by America Ferrera, a staunch supporter of former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and will include entertainment heavyweights such as actress Patricia Arquette, who used her time at the Oscars podium last year to advocate for pay equality; …