Vanessa Estelle Williams Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Facts, Biography

Publish date: 2024-05-20

Vanessa Estelle Williams Quick Info
Height	5 ft 7½ in
Weight	56 kg
Date of Birth	May 12, 1963
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Vanessa Estelle Williams aka “Vanessa A. Williams” is an American actress who is prominently known for her role as Maxine Joseph–Chadway in Soul Food (2000–04), Keisha in New Jack City, Anne-Marie McCoy in the Candyman film series, and as Rhonda Blair in Melrose Place (1992–93).

Born Name

Vanessa Estelle Williams

Nick Name

Vanessa

Sun Sign

Taurus

Born Place

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Residence

Vanessa divides her time between Brooklyn and California.

Nationality

Education

Vanessa trained in acting at the High School of Performing Arts.

Later, she graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Business Management.

Occupation

Actress

Family

Father – Verdell
Siblings – Vanessa has 3 brothers.
Others – Johnnie Mae Mungen (Grandmother)

Manager

Vanessa is represented by United Talent Agency.

Net Worth

Vanessa Estelle Williams’ net worth was $2 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 7½ in or 171.5 cm

Weight

56 kg or 123.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Vanessa has dated –

Andre Wiseman (1992-2018) – Vanessa got married to Andre Wiseman in November 1992. Together, the couple has 2 children named Omar Tafari (b. March 5, 1997) and Haile Zion Ali (b. November 11, 2003). However, they decided to legally part ways on April 16, 2018, after being in wedlock for almost 26 years.

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Vanessa has African-American ancestry.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Wide smile
Heart-shaped face

Vanessa Estelle Williams Favorite Things

Season On American Horror Story – Coven (2013-2014)

Source – The Daily Texan

Vanessa Estelle Williams Facts

She was raised in Brooklyn, New York.

Shortly after beginning her acting career, Williams was faced with a conflict of name with former Miss America, singer, and actress Vanessa Williams. Later, it was decided by the Screen Actors Guild that former Miss America would be professionally credited as Vanessa L. Williams.

She made her debut TV show appearance in the pilot episode of Dream Street in 1989. Later, in 1991, she was cast in her first theatrical film titled New Jack City alongside the likes of actor Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Allen Payne.

In 1992, Vanessa became the first and only African-American actress to play the main character in Melrose Place (1992-1993).

Over the years, Vanessa has been able to trace her heritage back to Georgia and Virginia.

Vanessa has had recurring roles in various TV shows including The Cosby Show, Chicago Hope, The Bay, and The Flash. On the other, a few of her film credits include New Jack City, Candyman, Like Mike, Our America, Flirting with Forty.

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