Vanessa Williams

Biography

Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.

Known For

Modern Family

as Rhonda

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Danny Mitchell

Hannah Montana: The Movie

as Vita

Desperate Housewives

as Renee Perry

Eraser

as Lee Cullen

Shaft

as Carmen Vasquez

Batman: Hush

as Amanda Waller (voice)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Arandis

The Odyssey

as Calypso

Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

as Amanda Waller (voice)