Vanessa Williams is a singer, actress and author born in Upstate New York. In 1983, she made history as the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America, an achievement that was overshadowed by racism and a media storm. Despite the controversy, Vanessa went on to carve out a celebrated career in entertainment. As a singer, she released 13 studio a ... Show More
Sep 30
Reece Shearsmith is treated to a showstopping salmon en croûte
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit early for a man who loves the spooky season. Best known for The League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9, alongside a host of on-screen and stage roles, Reece Shearsmith joins us ahead of the release of his new book, Things I Took From The Dark ... Show More
49m 10s
Sep 23
Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding dig into our tasty one-tin butter chicken & chickpea curry
It’s double trouble at the table this week. Alison Hammond returns, and Noel Fielding makes his debut as we celebrate the comeback of The Great British Bake Off to our screens. Back for its 17th series and with a new judge in the tent, Nigella Lawson, they share what life is real ... Show More
50m 21s
Jul 2025
Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’
As a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has earned 13 Grammy nominations and racked up over 212 million digital streams over the course of her eight albums. Her most popular hit, Save The Best For Last, was Number 1 for five weeks in 1992. She is also a highly successful stage an ... Show More
50m 33s
Apr 2021
Get Me On The Nile (with Vanessa Williams)
This week, Bianca is joined by the legendary Vanessa Williams to talk all about her love of the theater, the journey to getting cast on Ugly Betty, her new book Bubble Kisses, and more!
30m 11s
Mar 2020
159: Vanessa Williams, Whitney Houston and Hollywood’s Misogynoir Problem (Make Me Over, Episode 8)
In 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first black woman to win Miss America. In 1984, a few weeks from the end of her reign, she was forced to step down when she found out Penthouse was going to publish unauthorized nude images of her in their magazine. Williams went on to have a ... Show More
37m 5s
Apr 2025
S9 EP14: Vanessa Williams
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer, actress, model, producer and dancer - Vanessa Williams.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the ... Show More
33m 46s