Person · Actress · Active since 1983

Vanessa Williams

b. 1963, The Bronx

American actress, born in The Bronx. Appeared in 20 films on this site, including Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), Eraser (1996) and Shaft (2000). Of the actors and directors on this site, Vanessa Williams shares the most films with Usher (2 films), Bow Wow (2) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (1) (90 in all).

Williams rebounded from the scandal with a successful career as a singer and actress.
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In television, Williams has played Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty (2006–2010) for which she was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; and Renee Perry on Desperate Housewives (2010–2012).
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In their own words

I am lucky to have three daughters who are completely different. I look at my daughters and I have different relationships with all three and there are parts of each personality that are very special.
Vanessa Williams reflects on motherhood, struggle and stardom (May 9, 2012) · Wikiquote: Vanessa Williams · authors · CC BY-SA 4.0