Is the sister of Chris Williams.
Was originally cast as Jane Toussaint in Spike Lee's School Daze (1988), but was replaced by Tisha Campbell due to artistic differences.
Parents, Milton & Helen Williams, were both music teachers.
In 1981, she won a musical theatre scholarship to Syracuse University. However, she eventually lost those funds. That led to her entry in the Miss America pageant.
Expecting her fourth child, and first with Fox, in mid-2000.
Grew up in Millwood, New York, USA
Dating NBA player Rick Fox. [February 1999]
Often confused with actress Vanessa Williams.
Dropped out of Syracuse University to pursue Miss America crown; never finished degree.
Former Miss America 1984, resigned after nude photos surfaced in Penthouse magazine. The centerfold model for that issue was 16-year-old Traci Lords. Because Ms. Lords was underage, it is illegal to own or trade that issue of the magazine, unless the centerfold pictorial is removed.
Has three children: Melanie, Jillian, and Devin
Daughter, Sasha Gabriella Fox, born 1 May 2000 in NYC.
Was the first black contestant in the hot seat on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"
Won a Sports Emmy for singing a song about quarterback Joe Montana during an opening sequence on ABC's Monday Night Football.
She was nominated for her first Tony Award for her work in the Broadway musical revival, "Into The Woods."
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