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Vanessa Williams: Colorist Comments From Black People When I Won Miss America Were 'Hurtful'

Vanessa Williams: Colorist Comments From Black People When I Won Miss America Were 'Hurtful'

"Not only was I getting attacked from White folks saying she doesn't represent us, but some Black folks"
By Keyaira Boone · Feb 18, 2021
Vanessa Williams Shares Being Shamed Out Of A Big Broadway Break In New Podcast
Celebrity

Vanessa Williams Shares Being Shamed Out Of A Big Broadway Break In New Podcast

"Because of being labeled a beauty queen, labeled a scandal beauty queen you're put in a box," she said on The Fabulous Invalid podcast.
By Keyaira Boone · Nov 21, 2020
A Brand-New Trailer For Justin Simien’s ‘Bad Hair’ (A Tale About A Haunted Weave) Just Dropped
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A Brand-New Trailer For Justin Simien’s ‘Bad Hair’ (A Tale About A Haunted Weave) Just Dropped

The "Dear White People" writer and director’s latest film is about a killer hairpiece.
By Taiia Smart Young · Aug 14, 2020
Vanessa Williams Received Her Flowers From Her 'Bad Hair' Castmates
2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Entertainment

Vanessa Williams Received Her Flowers From Her 'Bad Hair' Castmates

If you can't get your flowers at ESSENCE Festival of Culture's Beauty Carnival, where can you get them?
By Keyaira Boone · Jul 9, 2020
Lena Waithe And Vanessa Williams On What They Want For Black Hair In Hollywood
Beauty · Hair

Lena Waithe And Vanessa Williams On What They Want For Black Hair In Hollywood

"I love seeing Black women have their natural hair,” said Waithe.
By Shalwah Evans · Jul 8, 2020
The Mane Attraction with Hulu’s Original Film “BAD HAIR” Cast and Creator
Beauty · Essence Festival 2020 · Videos

The Mane Attraction with Hulu’s Original Film “BAD HAIR” Cast and Creator

By Essence · Jul 4, 2020
Vanessa Williams Is An Icon And Laverne Cox Won’t Let You Forget It
Beauty · ESSENCE Beauty Carnival · Essence Festival 2020 · Hair

Vanessa Williams Is An Icon And Laverne Cox Won’t Let You Forget It

The cast of 'Bad Hair' poured into the singer and actress during ESSENCE Festival's Beauty Carnival virtual stage.
By Shalwah Evans · Jul 4, 2020
Seeing Clearly: Vanessa Williams Reveals The Best Part Of Getting Older
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Seeing Clearly: Vanessa Williams Reveals The Best Part Of Getting Older

As the spokeswoman for Clear Eyes, the actress opens up about her vision struggles and life lessons.

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Jul 25, 2017
SPONSORED: Vanessa Williams Talks The Importance Of Finding Your Happy Hour
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SPONSORED: Vanessa Williams Talks The Importance Of Finding Your Happy Hour

SPONSORED: Vanessa Williams Talks The Importance Of Finding Your Happy Hour

· Jun 5, 2017
Come Through Love! Vanessa Williams and Husband Jim Skrip Celebrate Second Wedding Anniversary
Celebrity · Love & Sex

Come Through Love! Vanessa Williams and Husband Jim Skrip Celebrate Second Wedding Anniversary

Two down and forever to go.

By Brittney Oliver · May 31, 2017
A Year Of ESSENCE Covers In 2017
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A Year Of ESSENCE Covers In 2017

A Year Of ESSENCE Covers In 2017

By Whitney Gaspard · Mar 21, 2017
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Vanessa Williams
· Jan 25, 2017
Go Behind The Scenes Of ESSENCE's January Cover Shoot And Hear Jillian Hervey Dish On The Lesson She Learned From Mom Vanessa Williams
Celebrity

Go Behind The Scenes Of ESSENCE's January Cover Shoot And Hear Jillian Hervey Dish On The Lesson She Learned From Mom Vanessa Williams

The mother/daughter team grace the cover of our latest issue.

By Sydney Scott · Dec 13, 2016
Vanessa Williams and Jillian Hervey Inspire Mother-Daughter Hair Goals on January 2017 Issue
Celebrity

Vanessa Williams and Jillian Hervey Inspire Mother-Daughter Hair Goals on January 2017 Issue

Vanessa Williams and her daughter, 'Lion Babe' vocalist Jillian Hervey inspire New Year hair goals on January 2017 issue

By Cori Murray · Dec 7, 2016
Vanessa Williams And Daughter Sasha Fox Are Making History With This Skincare Brand
Celebrity · Skin

Vanessa Williams And Daughter Sasha Fox Are Making History With This Skincare Brand

Don't call it a comeback! 
By Nikki Brown · Sep 13, 2016
Lion Babe’s Jillian Hervey on the Best Style Advice She Ever Received from Her Mom (Actress Vanessa Williams)
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Lion Babe’s Jillian Hervey on the Best Style Advice She Ever Received from Her Mom (Actress Vanessa Williams)

Lion Babe's Jillian Hervey reveals her mom Vanessa Williams' best style advice and the supermodel who's closet she'd love to raid.

By Dominique Hobdy · Jul 1, 2016
Vanessa Williams, Ciara, Paula Patton and More Top Our Best-Dressed List This Week
Celebrity · Fashion

Vanessa Williams, Ciara, Paula Patton and More Top Our Best-Dressed List This Week

From romantic ruffles to sleek silhouettes, these are the stars who came, saw and slayed this week!

By Dominique Hobdy · Jun 10, 2016
Vanessa Williams Marries her Husband Again, This Time in a Pamella Roland Gown 
Black Celeb Couples

Vanessa Williams Marries her Husband Again, This Time in a Pamella Roland Gown 

Vanessa Williams and husband Jim Skrip celebrate part 2 of their wedding in Catholic ceremony.

By Tameika Lawrence · Jun 1, 2016
Vanessa Williams Launches Clothing Line, Returns to Pageantry and Music
Celebrity

Vanessa Williams Launches Clothing Line, Returns to Pageantry and Music

Now that's what we call a triple threat. 

By Toni Akindele · Mar 18, 2016

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