Vanessa Williams
| Born | March 18, 1963 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Jim Skrip, Rick Fox, Ramon Hervey II |
| Children | Jillian Hervey, Sasha Fox |
| Parents | Milton Augustine Williams |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Ugly Betty | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Ugly Betty | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Ugly Betty | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Ugly Betty | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Ugly Betty | Nominated |
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