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.
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! 👍
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.
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 😂
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!❤
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. 😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
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 ❤❤❤❤🎉😊
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 👏👏
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.* 🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗
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!!
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!!
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.
Amen!
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Well said !!!
@@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!!!
I agree. She is such a beautiful woman
The only Black woman here is Jennifer. You're delusional if you think this blonde blue eye woman looks like you.
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.
I remember that era.
What people did to her?
She looks absolutely beautiful ❤and aging is for sure a privilege. At 41 I remember this more and more every single day
Yes Queen!
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! 👍
That's good
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Beautiful, Classy, smart. One of the best singers around. She has it all together. My favorite singer. Great person.
I am 60 as well and she is right, it is a privilege to get older because not everyone gets to do it! I Appreciate EVERY moment of life ❤
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.
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 😂
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ❤
AMEN AMEN AMEN,,Sister 🎉
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!❤
When I first saw her hosting a show on vh1 when I was a kid I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world
that album is everything!
The TAPE❗❗ #whatatimetobealive
My isshhhh!!! 😊
I’m about to go listen to it now. Thanks so I can feel I’m in elementary innocent all over again. 🚀🤍
Actresses, singer, dancer, she is a legend! Great interview! She looks beautiful!
Aging is a privilege honestly when I remember my dad died at 54 and I felt it was too early
I pray I get to age ❤️❤️
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. 😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Fear not!
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 ❤❤❤❤🎉😊
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 👏👏
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“The Sweetest Days” “Save The Best For Last” “How The Years Go By” most people know her as an actress, but I adore this woman for her 90s pop classics
Facts. Loved hearing her velvet butter voice on the radio!
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 😂
Yes, I remember watching that video on Video Soul. I loved that song!😄
@@KellieAlston YES!!!!
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
Her advice is timeless
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.
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She does seem to demonstrate unwavering strength.😇I also like the advice she gave Jennifer Hudson.:)
Like Miss Vanessa (Miss America 1984) said, "success is the best revenge!"'🎉❤
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.
How beautiful is this great lady😘Love Vanessa in all her movies and she sings 2!
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.
She looks GREAT!!!! Love her!!! ❤
Vanessa is one of the very select few that is actually naturally beautiful.
She's beautiful inside an out.
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.
She’d been on record saying she does fillers/Botox.
Halle. Stacey dash. Nia Ling. Lauren london..So many
@@Toni-id2pv what about them?
it's a blessing, a privilege, a honor to get older. God blessings.
Ive always loved her what a rare true beauty and real talent! She will go down in history as a legend!
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.
Beautiful woman! Wise and talented, too!
💓Vanessa Williams is a beautiful lady for sure!!💓
Soooo true, I am embracing my young life at 52❤
She gave great advice!
60 years old ! Wow that’s amazing !
Aging is a privilege ❤
Talented - Smart - Gorgeous:) and she is the Queen of Longevity. Lover Vanessa's voice:)
Vanessa looks gorgeous 😍 💖 . She is right, getting older is a privilege 💯💙
She looks amazing haven’t seen her in a min
Gracefully done.
Yes
Such poise and grace❤️
The talented and beautiful Vanessa Williams.😊😊😊
I agree that "It's a Privilege to get Older"
Ms. Williams is 👀 Fabulous at 60
Happy Birthday! 🥳🎈🎂
I always loved Vanessa and her speaking voice!!
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. 👑
One of the most beautiful woman in this world! Class all the way!!! Stunning! ❤❤❤
Vanessa still looking ageless beautiful woman 💗
We always knew she would be a mega star of Broadway,tv,music and movies after 1984..❤❤❤✌️🌹😊
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💜🤍🔮🤍💜
One of my favorite actresses ❤❤❤and naturally beautiful ❤
Yes it is definitely a privilege and a blessing to grow older. I just turned 47 years old. Some people didn't make it to 40,30,20.
Just so happened to
watch an old video,of
Vanessa Williams
yesterday. It was her
in downtown Tennessee;
singing "Save the Best
For Last".
VANESSA WILLIAMS IS SUCH A CLASSIC ACTRESS OF ALL TIME I REALLY LOVE HER AND SHE IS SUCH A AMAZING PERSON!!🤩❤💃
AMEN, one of my sisters left me at 37, the other 47. You are 💯 on this one!
💜Omg that energy coming off Jennifer is amazing it's the smile for me 💜 I Love you Jennifer
She looks so sunkissed she's beautiful ❤❤❤
She's always been and will ever be a goddess
Loved Vanessa's singing career in the 80's/90's, and adored her on Ugly Betty!!! ❤
Still an amazingly gorgeous lady inside and out… Stunning woman 🎉❤🎉
I love here advice concerning longevity for career.
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.
My mom turned 60 in Feb!! 60s babies are built different really
Jennifer Hudson is my new favorite talk show host!
SHES THE BEST
Vanessa Williams is BEAUTIFUL.
I love vanessa so much ....I'm actually binge watching ugly betty ...❤#queen
Still drop dead gorgeous!!!!
LOVE VW! I, too, will be 60 this year! 1963! 🎉
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.* 🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗
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!!
To this day….. The most successful Miss America in History…. And without a doubt the Most Beautiful…..!
This lady is GORGEOUS. Good lord.
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!!
Beautiful 🌺.
She’s so beautiful!!!! 😍😍
I grew up watching her films. She has aged gracefully, and her presence is pure class 👏🏻 ❤
The OG!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m glad she told Jennifer to stick it out and that she not old enough yet to not care.
She is as stunning and graceful as ever!
Vanessa Williams rocks! She's as beautiful as ever, & gorgeous!
I greatly admire the way Vanessa Williams carries herself.
#goals
One of my most favorite ladies ever!!💗
Luv luv luv her, such beauty and grace!!! She looks absolutely gorgeous!!! You go gurl!!!
Just beautiful ❤ i know what you saying about 60...i still cant believe i turned 60 this year
Vanessa will forever be THAT GIRL! ♥️♥️♥️ Absolutely gorgeous 😍
I love Vanessa, she is a pure soul, a true light and inspiration
Vanessa looks absolutely incredible!!❤
Im 48 and am LOVING the journey! V is SO right! 🌅
Vanessas face takes makeup really well!
Stunning
Beautiful words and soul 😍
Vanessa is Gorgeous! She has such a kind heart and spirit. I just always her superb intellect.
❤️❤️❤️Ms. Vanessa, Natural Beauty…❤️❤️❤️
I've got work to do-oooo!!!!! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
Beautiful black queen
60 and stll fine AF.
🙌💯💯💯🙌
She looks so great for her age! WOW! Thank you Vanessa for always having so much class and self respect. What a great example!
She looks great.
Love love love Vanessa Williams! Music, movies, television, beautiful!
Here That Ladies...Its A PRIVILEGE Getting Older🥂💙💜💙💜💙💜💙🥂
That’s a nice Mahi fish. Vanessa looks great. ❤
She’s gorgeous ❤
Aging beautifully and gracefully
LOVE HER ❤🥰❤🥰👑
She is so beautiful. A true Miss USA.
Does she ever age…..I hope to look like that at 60…..man she’s beautiful
She looks like she's still in her 20's aging like fine wine.
Money is the best lotion
My God, she's gorgeous.