Vanessa Williams Interview
Williams talks to Chris Witherspoon of thegrio.com about colorism in the entertainment industry.
It’s hard to get good roles anyway no matter how fear your skin is, no matter how brown your skin is
ABC News Nightline interview
Williams talks with ABC News Nightline’s Chang about her experiences with racist death threats after she won the Miss America pageant.
My mother had a red book at home
HuffPost Live Interview
Williams talks to Huffpost Live about how the value of winning Miss America for women has changed today compared with the past.
I think it depends on what you are as a person and what you want to accomplish.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael guest host
Williams fills in for Kelly Ripa, co-hosting with Michael Strahan, on LIVE with Kelly and Michael. Williams also talks with Strahan about the wacky fashion they all wore, 24 plus years earlier.
The 80s were that special era.
Vanessa Williams interview
Seacrest interviews Williams during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about what attracted her to her role in Desperate Housewives.
When I did ‘Ugly Betty’ we had a great time with the pilot. But we said, ‘hope people tune into this, it’s really unusual.’ I jumped on ‘Desperate’ which was a well oiled machine by the time I got on in season 6. But when it started 8 years ago, there was nothing like it on television.
Vanessa Williams interview
Behar interviews Williams on The Joy Behar Show about her experiences with racism.
Growing up I’ve of course been called the N-word
Emmy nomination
Williams is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty.
I’m thrilled and honored to be nominated again this year. I love my show and my character, Wilhelmina, and this recognition is truly icing on the cake.
Vanessa Williams interview
Wendy Williams talks to Vanessa Williams about her catalog purchases.
I have about 17-20 geese on my front lawn
Vanessa Williams interview
Wendy Williams talks to Vanessa Williams about having children from two different marriages, and them all, husband and ex-husband included, spending time together.
The kids are definitely our focus.
Vanessa Williams interview
Williams talks to DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show about Williams’ Allure magazine nude layout.
At 44-years-old they called and I answered.
Vanessa Williams interview
On a special episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show entitled A Mothers Day Special, Williams talks to guest host, Shriver, about her family and advice she has for her children.
Absolutely loving what you do and loving who you are
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Williams is presented with her own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Recording. Friends Salma Hayek and Rebecca Romijn attend the affair in support of Williams.
I love working with these people. I also want to thank my family for allowing me to live my dreams. The sun didn’t shine today, but my heart is shining.
The Arsenio Hall Show Performance
McKnight performs Love Is along with Williams and One Last Cry on The Arsenio Hall Show in Los Angeles, California.