Vanessa Williams on Miss America Scandal & Finding Joy In Her Passions | PEOPLE

Actress and singer Vanessa Williams is looking back on facing "terrifying" racism after being crowned the first Black Miss America in 1983, subsequently having her crown stripped away after nude photos she had taken years prior resurfaced, and how she fought her way back to a lasting career in Hollywood.

0:00 PEOPLE Cover Story: Vanessa Williams
0:17 Devil Wears Prada Musical
2:54 Early Life
3:34 Pageant History
6:49 Penthouse Scandal
8:50 Lessons Learned
9:59 Vanessa's Children
12:59 Reflecting On Life

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Vanessa Williams Reflects on Miss America Scandal and Loving Life Now | PEOPLE
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