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Vanessa L. Williams, the First African American Miss America circa 1983 in New York City.

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Vanessa Williams as Miss America

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Miss America 1984

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The 57th Annual Miss America Pageant (1984)

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Miss America Pageant 1984

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Actress/Singer Vanessa Williams.

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Vanessa Williams Joins The Cast Of Broadway's "After Midnight"

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"POTUS" Broadway Photo Call

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2nd Annual Billboard Music Awards

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Sheen Center Presents Vanessa Williams & Friends: Thankful For Christmas With Guests Norm Lewis, Michael Urie, And Bernie Williams

Miss America 1983 Debra Maffett crowns Vanessa Williams as Miss America 1984 at the pageant in Atlantic City. Williams was the first African American...

Crowning Vanessa Williams Miss America

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Vanessa Williams as Miss America Posing Outdoors near Crowd

Vanessa Williams attends the GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Vanessa Williams attends the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Vanessa Williams poses backstage as she performs a concert as part of The Diamond Series at 54 Below on December 18, 2022 in New York City.

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Vanessa Williams poses for photographers after being crowned Miss America September 19, 1983 in New York City.

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Vanessa Williams poses for photographers September 19, 1983 after being crowned Miss America.

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Vanessa Williams resigns her Miss America title July 23, 1984 in New York City. Nude photographs of Miss Williams and another woman surfaced, forcing...

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"Almost Famous" Broadway Opening Night

Vanessa L. Williams during The 31st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The 31st Annual GRAMMY Awards

Vanessa Williams attends the MET Costume Institute Gala Celebrating Chanel at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 2, 2005 In New York City.

MET Costume Institute Gala Celebrating Chanel

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Vanessa Williams Raising Arms in Air

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The 57th Annual Miss America Pageant (1984)

Vanessa Williams arrives at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Vanessa Williams poses at the opening night of the new play "POTUS" on Broadway at The Shubert Theater on May 1, 2022 in New York City.

Celebrities Visit Broadway - May 2022

American singer and actress Vanessa Williams, wearing a long pink scarf over a blue coat, attends the 31st Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Shrine...

31st Annual Grammy Awards

Actress Venessa Williams takes a bow during curtain call at the opening of "Sondheim on Sondheim" at the Roundabout Theatre Company on April 22, 2010...

"Sondheim On Sondheim" Broadway Opening Night - Arrivals & Curtain Call

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The 31st Annual GRAMMY Awards

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2016 VH1's Divas Holiday

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Miss America Pageant - Season 1

Vanessa Williams appears on stage during the curtain call for Broadway's "After Midnight" at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on April 1, 2014 in New York...

Vanessa Williams Joins The Cast Of Broadway's "After Midnight"

Vanessa Williams attends Broadway's "After Midnight" at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on April 1, 2014 in New York City. Actress Vanessa Williams...

Vanessa Williams Joins The Cast Of Broadway's "After Midnight"

Vanessa Williams appears on stage during the curtain call for Broadway's "After Midnight" at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on April 1, 2014 in New York...

Vanessa Williams Joins The Cast Of Broadway's "After Midnight"

Vanessa Williams resigns her Miss America title July 23, 1984 in New York City. Nude photographs of Miss Williams and another woman surfaced, forcing...

Vanessa Williams Relinquishes Her Miss America Title

Vanessa Williams resigns her Miss America title July 23, 1984 in New York City. Nude photographs of Miss Williams and another woman surfaced, forcing...

Vanessa Williams Relinquishes Her Miss America Title

Venessa Williams arrives at the 23rd annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Saban Theatre on November 11, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.

23rd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards - Arrivals

Venessa Williams arrives at the 23rd annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Saban Theatre on November 11, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.

23rd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards - Arrivals

Vanessa Williams during curtain call at the Broadway opening night of "The Trip To Bountiful" at Stephen Sondheim Theatre on April 23, 2013 in New...

"The Trip To Bountiful" Opening Night - Arrivals & Curtain Call

Pictured: Actress/singer Vanessa Williams during the 22nd NAACp Image Awards held at The Wiltern Theatre on December 9, 1989 --

The 22nd NAACP Image Awards

Singer Vanessa Williams attends the Carlos Miele Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on...

Carlos Miele - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Actress Vanessa Williams arrives at the 59th Primetime EMMY Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

59th Primetime EMMY Awards - Arrivals

Vanessa Williams poses for photographers September 19, 1983 after being crowned Miss America.

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Vanessa L. Williams during "Eraser" Los Angeles Premiere at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, United States.

"Eraser" Los Angeles Premiere

Atlantic City, N.J.: Miss America 1984, Vanessa Williams is joined by her parents Milton and Helen Williams of Millwood, N.Y., as she talks with...

Vanessa Williams Talking with Reporters

Vanessa Williams poses at the opening night of the new musical based on the film "The Notebook" on Broadway at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March...

"The Notebook" Broadway Opening Night

Vanessa Williams attends Sheen Center presents Vanessa Williams & Friends: thankful for Christmas with guests Norm Lewis, Michael Urie, and Bernie...

Sheen Center Presents Vanessa Williams & Friends: Thankful For Christmas With Guests Norm Lewis, Michael Urie, And Bernie Williams

Atlantic City, New Jersey: Miss America 1984, Vanessa Williams of New York, is all smiles as she poses for photographs after becoming the 63rd Miss...

Vaness Williams and Debra Maffett

Miss New York Vanessa Williams sings during the talent portion of the 1984 Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. Williams won the pageant, only to...

Vanessa Williams Sings

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Miss America Pageant - Season 1

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"The Notebook" Broadway Opening Night

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