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Vanessa Williams

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Born 18 March 1963.

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Biography

Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Williams made history on September 17, 1983 when she became the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America. Williams' reign as Miss America came to an abrupt end when scandal led to her subsequent resignation of the title. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award recognition while perfecting her craft.

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  1. The Real Thing 2009

    The Real Thing

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    As glossy, well-manicured and smooth as an air-brushed cover of Vogue magazine.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal Stephen Sondheim Into the Woods (2002 Broadway Revival Cast) (2002)
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The Real Thing

  1. 1 Breathless
     
  2. 2 Hello Like Before
     
  3. 3 Loving You
     

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  2. BBC Radio 1 10%

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