- Born Name: Vanessa Lynn Williams
- Birthday: 1963-03-18 (Year-Month-Day)
- Website: http://www.vanessawilliams.com
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Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American pop/R&B recording artist and actress. In 1983, she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America, but a scandal caused her to relinquish her title early. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominations.