| Bio Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slate |
Bio Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater
In the Ugly Betty Tv show Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) is a conceited, self-absorbed diva and former fashion model who lives for two things: greed and Botox. She also serves on the board of editors at MODE magazine and will do whatever it takes to reach the top spot. But her biggest goal, that of becoming the magazine’s chief editor, was thwarted when she was passed over in favor of Daniel Meade, the son of the magazine’s owner.
Vanessa Lynn Williams was born on March 18 1963, to Milton and Helen Williams. Milton and Helen both held advanced degrees in music so they were perfect for getting Vanessa started in piano and the French horn. But it was her beautiful and silky voice that came naturally to her. It became such a passion that she pursued singing in Syracuse University as a Theater Arts major.
On the big screen, Vanessa finally got a major role opposite Arnold Schwarznegger in the action/suspense movie Eraser. This opened up a new area of acting for her. Soon she would be gaining more attention by getting roles in Hoodlum, Soul Food, and the TV miniseries The Odyssey. But it was Dance With Me that her fans enjoyed the most. It probably had something to do with the tailor made role that had her in cute clothes and dancing her butt off. It showcased the Vanessa that we were all used to. The one that entertained us all. Somehow she made time in her busy schedule to record and drop her fourth album, Next. Very recently, she married former Los Angeles Laker basketball player Rick Fox.
