‘80s Beauty Queen, 62, Dazzles With Ageless Appearance: ‘So Elegant'
'80s Beauty Queen, 62, Dazzles With Ageless Appearance: 'So Elegant' originally appeared on Parade.
Vanessa Williams is making aging look easy.
The 62-year-old actress and singer dazzled during a recent performance at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, NY, in celebration of the venue's 95th anniversary. Williams entertained the audience of over 1,000 with hits from the '80s and '90s, her smooth, silky voice sounding as good as ever.The Ugly Betty star, who is also a Tony-nominated Broadway actress, is known for her stunning appearance. The former beauty queen seems untouched by time, and fans were quick to take notice.
In a recent video of Williams' performance at the St. George Theatre, fans praised her 'elegant' appearance. One commenter wrote, 'Still looks and sounds so great,' while another shared, 'She looks and sounds wonderful.'
As she performed songs like her 1988 hit Dreamin', fans hailed Williams as an 'icon' and 'living legend,' with some calling for her to record more music.Williams last released a studio album in 2024, aptly titled Survivor. She is also the mother of four children: Sasha Fox (25), Jillian Hervey (35), Devin Hervey (32), and Melanie Hervey (37).
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'80s Beauty Queen, 62, Dazzles With Ageless Appearance: 'So Elegant' first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025
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