Vanessa Williams Net Worth is
$17 Million
Mini Biography
Vanessa Lynn Williams is among the esteemed and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today. She’s conquered the musical charts, Broadway, music movies, television and movies. She has marketed an incredible number of albums world-wide and she’s achieved vital acclaim as an celebrity on stage, in film and on tv. Williams was created in Millwood, NY, to Helen L. (Tinch) and Milton Augustine Williams, Jr., both music instructors. Vanessa and her sibling was raised in suburban NY in comfortable environment. Vanessa sang and danced in college productions and agreed upon her senior high school yearbook using a guarantee to “find you on Broadway”. After earning a executing scholarship to Syracuse School, she left college and tried to create it in NY present business. She started getting into beauty contests in 1984, ultimately winning Miss NY and then getting the initial African-American Miss America. During her reign, some nude girl-girl photos, used while she is at NY, surfaced in Penthouse newspaper. However the photos were used before her beauty competition victories, she was compelled to resign her crown. Many forecasted that her potential in present business was over. She arrived a recording agreement and released many strike albums, including “The SAFE PLACE” and “The Sweetest Times”. Vanessa made her film debut in 1986 within the Gun (1988) and appeared in the movies The Pick-up Designer (1987), Another You (1991) and Harley Davidson as well as the Marlboro Guy (1991). She starred opposing Arnold Schwarzenegger in Eraser (1996), opposing Laurence Fishburne and Andy Garcia in Hoodlum (1997) as well as the package office hit, Spirit Meals (1997). She also starred in Dance beside me (1998), Light It Up (1999), Shaft (2000), opposing Samuel L. Jackson and Johnson VACATION (2004). She starred lately in the 3rd party features, MY BUDDY (2006) and AND Came Like (2007) (aka “Someone AS IF YOU”). On tv, Vanessa starred in such films and mini-series as Stompin’ in the Savoy (1992), A CHILD Who Loved Xmas (1990), The Jacksons: An American Fantasy (1992), ABC’s revival of Bye Bye Birdie (1995), Nothing at all Lasts Forever (1995), The Odyssey (1997), Don Quixote (2000) and Keep carefully the Trust, Baby (2002), and she executive-produced and starred in Lifetime’s The Courage to Like (2000) for Life time as well as the VH1 Original Film, A Diva’s Xmas Carol (2000). Her albums “THE PROPER Stuff”, “The SAFE PLACE and “The Sweetest Times” earned multiple Grammy nominations and also have yielded such basic hits while “Save the very best For Last”, “Dreamin”, “Function TO ACCOMPLISH” and “Like Is”, as well as the Academy Award-winning solitary “Colors from the Blowing wind”, from Disney’s Pocahontas: The Musical Custom Continues (1995), among numerous others. Her recordings likewise incorporate two vacation albums, “Superstar Shiny” and “Sterling silver & Silver”, “Vanessa Williams Most significant Hits: The First A DECADE” and “Everlasting Appreciate”, an enchanting collection of appreciate songs in the 1970’s. In 1994, Vanessa had taken Broadway by surprise when she changed Chita Rivera in “Kiss from the Spider Girl”, earning the hearts of critics and learning to be a box-office feeling. She garnered rave testimonials and was nominated for the Tony Prize for the 2002 revival of “In to the Woods”. She also headlined a restricted special engagement from the traditional, “Carmen Jones”, on the Kennedy Middle and starred in the Encore! Series staged concert creation of “St. Louis Girl”. She stars in ABC’s critically-acclaimed hit series, Ugly Betty (2006), that she’s won or been nominated for numerous individual and ensemble awards, like the Emmy, SAG Award, Golden World and NAACP Picture Awards. Vanessa attained a profession pinnacle, using a star for the Hollywood Walk of Popularity for her achievements being a performer. Her charitable efforts are extensive and mixed, embracing and helping such agencies as Particular Olympics and many more.
Known for movies
Eraser (1996)
as Lee Cullen
Shaft (2000)
as Carmen Vasquez
Soul Food (1997)
as Teri
Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
as Wilhelmina Slater
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vanessa L. Williams |
| Net Worth | $28 million, $28 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 18, 1963, March 18, 1963 |
| Height | 1.68 m, 1.68 m |
| Profession | Record producer, Film producer, Voice Actor, Author, Dancer, Singer, Fashion Model, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Record producer, Film producer, Voice Actor, Author, Dancer, Singer, Fashion Model, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Education | Syracuse University, Horace Greeley High School, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Syracuse University, Horace Greeley High School, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Nationality | American, American, American |
| Spouse | Jim Skrip, Rick Fox, Ramon Hervey II, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Jim Skrip, Rick Fox, Ramon Hervey II, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Vanessa L. Williams |
| Children | Jillian Hervey, Sasha Gabriella Fox, Melanie Hervey, Devin Hervey, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Jillian Hervey, Sasha Gabriella Fox, Melanie Hervey, Devin Hervey, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Parents | Helen Williams, Milton Augustine Williams Jr., Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Helen Williams, Milton Augustine Williams Jr., Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Siblings | Chris Williams, Chris Williams |
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| Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Glamour Woman of the Year Award, Billboard Music Award for Adult Contemporary Single of the Year, Satellite Mary Pickford Award, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film, Satellite Mary Pickford Award, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain, Glamour Woman of the Year Award, Billboard Music Award for Adult Contemporary Single of the Year, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album, Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program, Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female, Soul Train Music Award for Best Song of the Year, American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Album, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, ALMA Award for Outstanding Performance of a Song for a Feature Film, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin', Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female, American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Album, Soul Train Music Award for Best Song of the Year, Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, ALMA Award for Outstanding Performance of a Song for a Feature Film, Save the Best for Last, Colors Of The Wind, Dreamin' |
| Movies | Dance with Me, Eraser, Johnson Family Vacation, Soul Food, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Hannah Montana: The Movie, The Courage to Love, A Diva's Christmas Carol, And Then Came Love, Shaft, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Pick-up Artist, Hoodlum, Another You, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Delhi Safari, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Futuresport, Light It Up, Keep the Faith, Baby, Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal, He's Way More Famous Than You, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives, It's Black Entertainment!, Winds of Terror, My Brother, Bye Bye Birdie, Under the Gun, Imagine, People: A Musical Celebration, Love Songs 2, Phenom, Dance with Me, Eraser, Johnson Family Vacation, Soul Food, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Hannah Montana: The Movie, The Courage to Love, A Diva's Christmas Carol, Shaft, And Then Came Love, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Pick-up Artist, Hoodlum, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Another You, Delhi Safari, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Futuresport, Light It Up, Keep the Faith, Baby, He's Way More Famous Than You, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives, It's Black Entertainment!, Winds of Terror, My Brother, Bye Bye Birdie, Under the Gun, Imagine, Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal, People: A Musical Celebration, Love Songs 2, Phenom |
| TV Shows | 666 Park Avenue, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, South Beach, L.A. Doctors, The Odyssey, Cordell And Coneil, Miss America, 666 Park Avenue, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, South Beach, L.A. Doctors, The Odyssey, Cordell And Coneil, Miss America |