Vanessa Estelle Williams is a multifaceted artist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She began her career in the 1990s with a passion for the entertainment industry and has since become a highly sought-after creative force.
Williams has appeared in numerous films, including "A Rich Christmas" for BET, "Christmas Family Reunion" with The Ninth House production company, and the upcoming "Say My Name" sequel to "Candyman." She has also starred in the six-part miniseries "A Luv Tale" for Essence Magazine's digital platform.
Off the coast of East Africa, Williams filmed the indie comedy feature "Singleholic" opposite Erica Ash, Rotimi, Stephen Bishop, and Tyson Beckford. Her other film credits include "Thriller," "Raising Izzie," "Imagine That," "Like Mike," "Punks," "Mother," and "Candyman."
Williams made her film debut in the urban classic "New Jack City" and has since appeared in a range of films and television shows. Her television credits include "Days of Our Lives," "Famous in Love," "The Flash," "Ward of the State," "The Bay series," "Sugar Mommas," "Lincoln Heights," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Knight Riders," "Flirting with Forty," "Ice Spiders," "Cold Case," "Soul Food" TV series, "Our America," "The Steve Harvey Show," "Chicago Hope," "Murder One," "Living Single," "NYPD Blue," "Melrose Place," "The Cosby Show," and "Law & Order."
In addition to her screen work, Williams has also had a successful stage career. She made her Broadway debut in the production of "Sarafina" and has since appeared in numerous productions, including "Intimate Apparel," "Mule Bone," "Death and the Kings Horseman," and "HAIR." Her solo show "Feet On the Ceiling!" premiered at the National Black Theatre Festival in 2011 and has since been performed at various venues throughout the US and the Caribbean.
Williams is also a published author, with an excerpt from her book "Shine" appearing in the June 2004 issue of Essence Magazine. She is a dedicated philanthropist, serving as Vice Chair on the Executive Board of Directors of The Black Aids Institute and Chair of BAI's Hollywood Task Force on Aids. She has also directed a series of celebrity PSAs on HIV Awareness/Aids Prevention.
With her authentic, energetic, and relatable global brand appeal, Williams is an artist and mother of two who has built a reputation as a talent audiences love, trust, and admire.
