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Girl Crush: Vanessa Williams

From Miss America to "Ugly Betty," we take a look back at Vanessa Williams' best beauty looks.
Girl Crush: Vanessa Williams
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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One night over the holiday break, we cuddled up in flannel pajamas, sipped spiked eggnog and watched the entire first season of “Ugly Betty” on DVD. And immediately began crushing on Vanessa Williams, hard. She’s naughty-fabulous as Betty’s nemesis, Wilhelmina Slater–but in real life, she’s just as fabulous. Here, we take a look back at the singer/actress’ best beauty looks since her historic Miss America win.