People need to recognize that Vanessa Williams is a true trailblazer. A true soldier. As the first black Miss America, she was raked over the coals. There were death threats. Johnny Carson made ugly remarks about her and she was mistaken for a servant at a white house function. But, like a phoenix from the ashes, Vanessa rose to the challenge and took the entertainment industry by storm. She will always have my unwavering respect.
@@swannyriver75 musically and artistically, the 70s and 80s were a glorious time, but there were a lot of racial barriers and hurdles. There was a lot of overt racism. Many people forget the runner-up, Suzette Charles, is also "African-American." She served as Miss America when Vanessa was forced to resign. I remember watching that pageant and thinking, "If a black woman is the runner-up, there is no way a black woman is going to win." When they crowned Vanessa, I was overjoyed! Soon, my joy would be overshadowed by the vitriol that followed.
The younger generation has no idea what this black queen represents or what the public put her through, and how she managed to rise through it all with grace, beauty and class. Never a victim!!!
Well said. I remember cheering the night she was crowned and being horrified at the vile treatment she endured, all with incredible grace and dignity. The word icon is so overused today, but it certainly applies when speaking of Vanessa.
About to be 60 in June. I totally agree with what she said. been a Nurse for 35 yrs. I want to give it up. Sad thing is ,I do not know how to do anything else.
@@Jaedoe888 As long as you enjoy it keep at it. In the meantime start planning finaciallly and ponder what you want your retirement years to consist of by talking to those who have retired successfully. Plan that trip you never went on, etc.
Vanessa Williams is such a class act! Her advice was golden. She's a beautiful singer and actress living her best life! It is a privilege to get older when you are healthy. Putting her time in for 40 years was not easy! She is giving educational advice! Listen and learn. She does make 60 look amazing! Great interview with Jennifer! 👍
She is a TRUE triple threat - she can Actually act, sing, and dance -with excellence. So many entertainers wanna say they are, but they don’t do all 3 well 😂
Vanessa Williams is a class act. I can still remember watching Miss America when she won. What she went through and gave up the title with class. She had the last laugh !!! Look at her now. Luv ya Vanessa ❤❤❤❤🎉😊
When I was a kid and “The Comfort Zone” album came out, my mom played that tape inside and out!!! I remember every song from it and have it downloaded to listen to at any time. I’ve always loved Ms. Vanessa!!!! Glad to see her aging gracefully!❤
I can't put into words what this lady means to me. Seeing her win that pageant, and endure all the things they put her through. And on top of that, how many pageant winners went on to have such an illustrious career?! She is so talented and beautiful
Aging like fine 🍷She's actually right! Getting older is a privilege! She fought a hard fight and came out at the top!! Great voice! Entertainer!!! I love this interview 👏👏
My dad passed away at 63 so I know how you feel did not even make it to be a senior citizen and it broke my heart it still does and my dad passed in 2020. My sister and brother both passed away one at 42 the other 43 so heartbreaking and very sad.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️😇😇😇😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️I Pray my Family and I get to age as well. 😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
I love Vanessa she said that it's a privilege to get old especially these days life can be so short. I love how she's not obsessed with plastic surgery trying to look like she's in her 20s or 30s as a 60 year old woman embracing the stage she's at and she's beautiful inside and out.
I watched her win Miss America. You talk about my family going wild! She is still absolutely gorgeous! I have her first album somewhere.....Right Stuff Babaay 😂
I was in high school when Vanessa Williams won Miss America. She went through a very tough time after winning but has endured all these years. Congratulations to her.
Huge Vanessa Williams fan. I watched her win the Miss America pageant and followed her throughout her entertainment career. I have all of her albums and have found that my favorite songs are the ones that didn’t get airplay.
Very wise counsel! Funny thing. Recently, her song, "Save the Best for Last" has been in my head every single day. I loved that song back in the day. I have always admired Vanessa Williams.
What does "naturally beautiful" mean? She is wearing makeup , has dyed her hair and we have no idea if she has had plastic surgery or not. She has openly talked about using botox and "ultherapy". I hate comments like your's, it is idiotic seeing as nearlyy everybody on TV is wearing makeup let alone everything else. Millions of people look amazing due to plastic surgery but we have no idea because it looks natural. People only moan about "looking fake" when the "work done" is bad work.
What an amazing life she has had. I remember when she became Miss America. We are still so proud of her journey. She still has so much to share with us. I salute you Miss Vanessa Williams. 👑
Vanessa Williams is 1 Smart Cookie!! She's definitely had her share of Up's and Downs in this industry!! She had a bad run in the beginning But what I love about Vanessa is that she never GAVE UP on herself!! She pursued singing as well as Acting and Master It Completely!! A beautiful Mom and Gorgeous Woman and a Elegant Lady for sure!! Much Love Vanessa💜🤍🔮🤍💜
I turned 60 in March just like Vanessa and we have so many things in common. She is absolutely correct, aging makes you not really care about what others think and you get to slow down and really appreciate the people in your life.
I appreciate those who give our *Queen Vanessa L. Williams* her overdue flowers. Vanessa has been my idol since I was 14 years old, jumping, crying, and screaming in front of the TV, yelling, *"We have a BLACK Miss America!!!!!!!!"* I love her, have ALL her albums, everything. It isn't Christmas until Vanessa is singing *Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.* 🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗
She is still pretty and ladies do what you think is best for you as a beauty! Because women take care of everyone else but themselves. Take time for you also!!
Getting older is a privilege! In the past two years, friends of mine have buried their children! One aged 26 (colon cancer) the other 41 (respiratory issues). It's not guaranteed!!
Vanessa Williams is one of the most Gorgeous women of all time 💖 l named my oldest daughter Melanie after Vanessa Williams daughter Melanie . Vanessa is a wonderful Role Model for all Women of all ages much love to you Lady Vanessa L. Williams.
I'm a year younger and I screamed when she won Ms America. The, I cried when they raked her through the mud. But baaaabyyyy, that woman is the essence of "AND STILL I RISE"!!❤❤❤. BTW, Jennifer, it usually shows up in your 40s and locks DOWN by 50🤣. The Zero Fks Club❤
She is so Elegant, So Classy, She is One of my Favorite Actresses. There is Nothing She cannot Do. She has accomplished So much. She is Awesome. Thank you for having her on Your Show.
Vanessa Williams is such. a. GD. legend. Seeing per perform on a Broadway stage is truly something. She’s so intrinsically herself and endlessly magnetic.
She hit the nail on the head,all those hang up as you have in your youth you will become calmer & happy with your life, you don't have to constantly prove yourself to anyone, due to the fact you have seen it all, so you layback & ignore the alarm clock doesn't dictate your life anymore, you can give that what you have learned to your children and grandchildren and they come to you for advice because they know that you know what you are talking about and become the central point in the family with your wisdom and experience. Only those who get older will understand this, so don't feel bad because that youthful face isn't looking back at you anymore, on the contrary, those wrinkles and gray hair are there for a reason so smile and pat yourself on the back.
Beautiful Vanessa Williams looking amazing at 60. She can give younger girls a run for their money still. Just so beautiful 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
