Vanessa Williams
In 1984, Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America, making a surprise appearance in the world of beauty. However, she was forced to relinquish the title due to personal issues. Despite the belief that she would fade from the public eye, she began her film career in 1986. Although nominated for several awards, her most well-known role was that of Ugly Betty, for which she won a Golden Globe and a SAG award. For albums like The Right Stuff and The Sweetest Days, she was nominated for numerous Grammy Awards.
Vanessa Williams
Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award Actress, had a long and successful career in music, acting, and dancing. She was a comedic actress who got her start in the business as a member of the Dandridge Sisters when she was just a kid. She sang in a number of nightclubs, including the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria. In 1954, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Her most well-known role was that of Bess in Porgy and Bess.
Dorothy Dandridge