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Vanessa Lynn Williams [1] (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, model, producer, and dancer. She gained recognition as the first Black woman to win the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984. She would later resign her title amid a media controversy surrounding nude photographs published in Penthouse magazine.
Vanessa Williams | Real Biz with Rebecca Jarvis—ABC News, April 27, 2016. Post–Miss America 1984 "How Vanessa Williams Endured Her Miss America Scandal"—Oprah's Master Class, Season 4, Episode 7, July 13, 2014. ""Vanessa Williams Reflects on Becoming the First Black Miss America" – Oprah's Master Class, Season 4, Episode 7, July 13, 2014.
In 2016, Kryst competed in Miss North Carolina USA 2017, where she was the fourth runner-up to Katie Coble. She returned the following year and reached the top ten, before returning again for Miss North Carolina USA 2019, where she won the title, representing Metrolina. She was crowned by Kaaviya Sambasivam, Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2018. [15]
Vanessa Williams made history becoming the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America, but the road ahead for her was not an easy one. Thirty-eight years later, Williams, 58, says ...
The family of Cheslie Kryst, the beloved beauty queen who died by suicide earlier this year, announced a public vigil The post Family of Cheslie Kryst, holds vigil for her 31st birthday appeared ...
Thirty-two years ago today on September 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first black woman to be crowned Miss America, winning the esteemed title at just 20-years-old.
Chelsie Kryst's mom April Simpkins spoke to TODAY.com about what she thinks of former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt's resignation and others who followed, plus how pageant life can affect mental health.
Miss New York Vanessa Williams was crowned the winner of the 57th Miss America Pageant on Sept. 17, 1983. ... Williams made history by becoming the first Black woman in the pageant’s six-decade ...