Vanessa Williams at age 29 interviewed by Oprah Winfey

[@tina1908]

They tried to destroy her and yet she prevailed. “Nothing can phase me.”

[@brandy1883]

Tina Fletcher She does not seem intimidated, with Oprah. She was ready, for her then. Oprah, kept, on bringing up negative comments. You can tell Oprah is jeolosy of her. She probably felt, she could never compete against Vanessa, no matter, how famous, she got, and how much weight she lost Oprah, seems imtimidated! She keeps saying, she is Black. Not mixed, not Biracial. She was Miss America. She passed for White. Yet the Black looking people to day force, Biracial and mixed on you. They don't want to accept it. I would accept who I am especially. If I looked the part!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I love this interview. This time, this year was special. I listened to this album over and over.

[@wrinthiakendrick3595]

I LOVE the fact that she didn't just roll into obscurity but stood tall, moved forward and, in spite of it all, became the most famous Miss America in history. This is what WINNING looks like!

[@brandy1883]

Wrinthia Kendrick very good example for the decendant:s of slaves, in their fight for equality. Show them what you are made of?

[@dlw1221]

@@brandy1883 and all the beautiful black woman who came b4 her Leana Horne, Dorothy Dandridge Diana Ross, ect so she could be where she is today, NOW we have beyawnce, RiRi, Mya and others who have Vanessa to thank for paving the way for light-skin chicks to have a career today.

[@brandy1883]

@@dlw1221 I think you had it right, the 1st time! BLACK WOMEN! The one thing they all had in common, is that they were and are talented, with a fight, that led them to Stardom

[@djgavint]

Vanessa Williams is the TOTAL package. Beautiful, talented, charismatic, intelligent, and resilient....She is definitely a unique icon!

[@johngablesmith4671]

The intelligence really shines through.

[@jonidabraha979]

She was really gorgeous and still is for the age she has!

[@Lovelyone1]

I love how low-key unapologetic she was about everything!!!!!!!!

[@erichill612]

I was 17 when she won the Miss America Pageant. I'm 56 now and she is one of the women that I have admired all these years. She never gave up. She's a fighter...stunningly beautiful and hella talented. Love her ❤️

[@martiweber1214]

Sorry but this woman is the most beautiful Miss America ever

[@mermaidsexist4339]

Mikky Ángel Vergara she is STUNNING

[@martiweber1214]

@@mermaidsexist4339 omg gurlll you to look you faceeee! Ur Gorgeous!

[@Brave-828]

You can’t be sorry for speaking facts. That face is unreal

[@mermaidsexist4339]

Mikky Ángel Vergara thank you; you’re so sweet!

[@ThatBeeyatch]

Mikky Ángel Vergara Absolutely

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

She was known as Miss America, but to me she’s the voice for Colours Of The Wind and the iconic Villain in Ugly Betty

[@jasminenicolec]

Now people post naked pictures of themselves on Instagram. Oh how times were different then...

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

So true not only that have porn DVDs as well...lol sex tapes leaked, someone broke in their home and stole the DVD. Yeah right..lol

[@sincerelyeugene6638]

@@jasperdilincoln2341 i mean. Sextapes don't necessarily mean they are on tape in the traditional way. Sextaping can be done on a phone and can get saved to a cloud which means it can be hacked.

[@brittbrat1988]

Playboy and penthouse existed back then so not so different just more access to that due to technological advancements

[@shihlin1]

Ha, ha, how true !

[@elijahhill6602]

Not anymore. OnlyFans now.

[@samdauphin8052]

Her energy is just soooo likable ... her parents did a great job ... I really Vanessa she’s so cool and beautiful

[@jbt6007]

This lady so beautiful -- still is -- intelligent and grounded.

[@andyd3447]

She was the original scandal to success celebrity but she actually has talent.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

She has such a nice speaking voice

[@juliew1426]

She's always been class; clear intelligence and down to earth in the best sense of that phrase.

[@jetblackhair92]

The best hair of the entire 90's

[@andresuston7692]

That widow's peak is perfection.

[@dlw1221]

Point blank PeriodT Vanessa was the trailblazer for hair color and many styles we see now.

[@kingofheartsasmr284]

Wow she was 29 and so well put together...what am I doing with my life lol

[@adu1991]

If you're patient, your time will come.

[@simukelobhengu5654]

Same😭😭... But times have changed and and we need to be patient with ourselves.. Stop overthinking the "lifeplan" and how we not living up to it

[@mshollywod]

Girl, I"m over 35 and still don't know.

[@pindaryahashua]

@@mshollywod this is just sad lol

[@bodybyglenstubbs2495]

I swear she is one of the most beautiful woman in the world ❤️

[@stephaniestanley8041]

She is stunning

[@Ebony5001]

She’s extremely gorgeous

[@missj3434]

She is..but Rick Fox said the same thing & then mistreated her.

[@bodybyglenstubbs2495]

Miss J. I won’t ,holla at her for me plz 😁

[@ipponsuki]

Come-on, it was the 90s she was not the most beautiful woman back then. Remembered, it was the age of the super model.

[@lasqtst328]

That "scandal" gave her a career. EVERYTHING HAPPENS IN DIVINE ORDER.

[@lovelyhawaiigal]

She is absolutely luminous and incredibly strong! So proud (as a teacher myself) to see how well Vanessa stood up to all the negative forces against her. Maybe having her parents as educators helped a bit?! I've loved and admired your talent, beauty, and inspiration since I first heard and saw you as Miss America. Saved the Best for Last is probably my favorite song of all time. I'm SO thrilled and blessed that I got to see you perform in Hawaii! And don't even get me started on how fantastic you were as Wilhelmina Slater! Thanks for shining your light, lady!

[@FWFrank]

Vanessa Williams (at 29 on Oprah) was an extremely pretty lady Her smile and songs could turn the gloomiest days into the brightest sunshine

[@shewins3775]

She’s beautiful and has an amazing personality. She has a strength that is admirable and parents that are REAL. I admire her. We all make mistakes and she handled hers gracefully.

[@terrenceragin5555]

She is not only stunningly beautiful she is ridiculously talented

[@JRenee-Sings]

he ?

[@terrenceragin5555]

@@JRenee-Sings I corrected it. Thanks

[@brandy1883]

Use that Black women flag, quite Oprah down!

[@patriciorodriguez1020]

What a bad ass... and so much class at the same time

[@zerozerobaz]

Why is she so beautiful ? God took time with her

[@mshollywod]

Right

[@lovelyhawaiigal]

Ha! So true! My daughter grew up in Florida and drug me to SO many N'Sync concerts. "God Must have spent a little More time on you" was surely written with Vanessa in mind!

[@amorse6848]

Seriously! Hands down one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen. Just perfect! And she has the nerve to be articulate and intelligent. Damn her!

[@KiaFlow]

"Save the best for last" is such a beautiful song but it was hard for me to listen to it at a certain point in my life. When it came out I was going through a lot of turmoil in my household (I was 5 yrs old), so once I was placed in a better living situation, whenever that song would come on, I'd cry. I'm now older and stronger and can say it's one of the most beautifully written and executed songs ever. I've always loved Vanessa and I still rock out to "The right stuff"! Thanks for this upload. Never saw this before. She's truly a rising Phoenix!

[@jamu12]

She is GORGEOUS! 💕

[@sameerolail]

She has a full life. She's blessed.

[@TheGamersGuide819]

She’s humble

[@beautietw]

beautiful!! she is gorgeous then and now!!! youth is a beautiful thing ,,❤️

[@sey_tv]

she’s a gem!! always been stunning😍

[@dbrown9495]

Excellent how oprah handled this subject. And built a good rapore with Vanessa!!

[@PrhyanMek]

*rapport

[@beatricerights]

It was a feel good interview she didn't hit her with any hard journalistic questions.

[@tookie1107]

I was born the year she won Miss America. Although she didn’t understand her impact then, she inspired so many young women of color, myself included🤎.

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

She had already pretty muched Finished her Miss America Term. There was only 6weeks Left. So it didn't matter. What dethroning? No one could take that away. Great question Oprah @13:37. The main reason why the marriage didn't work out was because of the Circumstances they met. The Biggest problem was that he was more of a manager than a Husband, involved in everything and Controlled everything including the Money. They are best friends to this day; they also Co-parented well.

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

Oops "much"

[@Brave-828]

Vanessa Williams is the most beautiful Miss America of all time.

[@sandracrump]

Law of attraction on her mother’s behalf!! 💙 she’s so beautiful!!

[@wastedstreet537]

Such a beauty..one of the most gorgeous face ever..

[@ssr7736]

And now her little girl is the lead singer of LION BABE

[@lessismore8533]

How old is she?

[@rachelwyatt6030]

She is breathtaking! The most beautiful woman I have ever seen!

[@shondellbutler5055]

Gorgeous Vanessa

[@keenafromphilly]

This interview was beautiful. I miss THIS Oprah. Everything they said is exactly why I say that colorism is divisive. We ALL BLACK OUT HERE!!! I have been a fan of hers (Vanessa)since she entered the pageant, and supported everything she did/does. I was proud and felt represented. I didn't see anybody screaming when Taraji played in hidden figures and she was waaayyy darker than Mrs. Johnson. Why cause we ALL BLACK OUT HERE, IN EACH ND EVERY HUE!

[@veronicamcfarlane8707]

Vanessa the Warrior Princess, Nephertiti, and Aphrodite all rolled into one

[@xxoMIKoxx]

She is so beautiful, if I had a smile like that I’d smile all the time

[@mischalichtsinn2679]

Love her so much!!! My favorite quote: success is the best revenge! They tried to ruin her career and she came back better than ever

[@fancii]

Eerie- she got the news on Friday the 13th. I'm sitting here watching this on Friday the 13th.

[@Lightworker0403]

that's what you call synchronicity 😇

[@Unkuuu]

Im watching this on March 18th which is, ironically, her birthday. Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

[@octaviouswillingham8458]

Lord...I would give anything to see her as Josephine Baker in a biopic. Strength beauty and compassion. Both women share much in common.

[@Darius19902]

I havent even started but i know oprah on her bs

[@ThatBeeyatch]

RADIUS (DFROMPG) She been on it from jump.

[@SandraMontano-si3uf]

I think she's the best Miss America !!

[@lee48lee68]

s m -She’s the only one we remember. I can’t even name another Miss America.

[@SandraMontano-si3uf]

She's certainly the most famious one and I think she turned out to have the best career of any of them

[@massagemodality366]

She is forever apart of history. First black miss america

[@annco9801]

you really reach your peak of beauty in your 30s. I'm serious! Especially for women who look very young juvenile in their 20s.

[@RonkeStation]

Speak for yourself!

[@Monaedeezy]

Aging like fine wine when you take care of yourself

[@Monaedeezy]

Going vegan soon

[@adu1991]

Many guys act kinda juvenile in their 20s as well. That's probably one of the reasons why so many women like dating older men now, lol.

[@DD-ol1pq]

The general statistic is that most women are their prettiest at age 28/29.

[@ZendallFan]

Thank You for posting this!!! Haven't seen this since 2011 on KZbin.

[@jeffzest8393]

Probably mine. My accounts get terminated periodically, then need to open new ones. Unfortunately, this channel is not getting the KZbin algorithms, so not getting a lot of views.

[@ZendallFan]

Jeff Zest youtube is a hot mess these days anyway. Im tired of their antics. Anyway, it could have been your channel I’d first seen this interview on. I believe it was on my favorites list back then. Than in 2018 I was downloading her music on my iTunes and I thought about this video. Went to search for it and couldn’t find it, and had been searching ever since. Until last week. So THANK YOU for making my day! Do you have anymore Vanessa videos you can post, I love watching old interviews of hers.

[@jeffzest8393]

Here is another: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4qQeI2jlrSVnqs Do a search of my channel and there are another three. I have several others, and a ton of good videos, but people cannot even find most of it by doing general search despite relevant tages. Right about KZbin being a hot mess. Diid you find this via a general search or via related videos? Thanks.

[@ZendallFan]

The video was either 3rd or 4th in the search. I'll check out the others you posted.

[@ericbellamy9287]

I’m so glad I came across this video. Vanessa is a huge inspiration! I love when she says, “success is all relative.”

[@VL-be2py]

Beautiful person inside & out 💕

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

Absolutely gorgeous inside and out!🌸

[@PrettybuoyJones1992]

She's stunning!

[@thedarknessluciano]

That's why I love the "In loving color parody "kiss my ass" of "save the best for last" its like yup I still came out on top! Good for her!

[@sbrown6798]

I wanted to be her in the early 90s.

[@beatricerights]

Me too. I even put peroxide in my hair to get those same highlights when I was in high school. lol

[@honeysvw]

Me too!!

[@amorse6848]

S Brown I prayed for that when I first saw her in the 90’s yet here it is 2020 and no such luck? LOL

[@TatiSaysSo]

I want to be her now lol

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I did too. After watching this interview this week, I have done my hair and makeup like hers!!

[@je39981]

Beautiful interview and the aura she brings is amazing !

[@jlf115]

A class act. She is my queen.

[@indakut]

This is weird...im writing this comment on a Friday the 13th and that was the day she found out she was no longer MISS AMERICA.

[@indakut]

03/13/2020

[@Lightworker0403]

synchronicity 🙋

[@i--hate--life]

Shes a proud black woman, so proud of her

[@angelaroberts2882]

Very unique beauty with an amazing personality!! Love love love Vanessa Williams always !!!

[@pt20665]

Just absolutely breathtaking!!

[@billyjack8]

I'm sending this out to the universe. One day she will be nominated and win an Oscar! :-)

[@dlw1221]

interesting she was offered the lead role (1st) in Lee Daniel's "Monster Ball". Vanessa refused the role due to just giving birth. Halle Berry went on to win the Oscar for that role.

[@ruth2232]

I remember seeing this interview at the time it was originally aired.

[@msr9449]

I love that allthough she could lie about her race,she embraces being black,very beautiful and intelligent

[@beautifulwoman3058]

What else could she pass for?

[@moonraker30]

She looks like Tyra Banks when she was posing

[@handsomesttruebeautybodygu7263]

Tyra Banks looks like her

[@ertfgghhhh]

No. Tyra had rhinoplasty. TyraI looks like vanessa

[@yolandawarren71]

She and Beyonce smile alike!

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

Tyra banks could pass as her younger sister. And Beyoncé could pass her daughter

[@Babybaby228]

Her daughters are precious.

[@danielgarenas]

Love me some Vanessa Williams!! She’s so amazing and talented! 💕💋💕

[@nocomment5160]

Black, white or purple. She has to be one of the prettiest ladies I’ve ever seen

[@queendionne659]

She truly is a Phoenix.

[@dlw1221]

What a gem!..I still want RamonS perspective on being her Manager. The constant battle that must have been back in the day. Given her talent and beauty, I now completely understand Y she didn't go into Superstardom considering her stance on motherhood being her Main priority.

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

She actually Did. She was a Huge Deal! For Decades.

[@indakut]

What do you mean she didn't go into superstardom how retarded considering she was Miss America considering she had number one hits considering she's been on Plenty movies and shows

[@ReneeDeborah]

indakut you made some good points here then turned around and spoiled it all by name calling

[@risaandjesus]

The first time I saw Vanessa Williams on the cover of People magazine in the 80s .....I thought she is one of the most beautiful women ever!

[@TheDivineMoonchild]

was anyone going to tell me Vanessa Williams was the first black miss America or was i supposed to find out on a random 90s Oprah interview? 😂 i’ve always loved her. now that i know she made black history i love her even more

[@jeffzest8393]

Complex Divinity you must be pretty young? Here is Vanessa, just a day or two after winning the crown, being interviewed on “The Today Show,” where they discuss her being the first black Miss America - 1983 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4qQeI2jlrSVnqs

[@klove33]

Love this interview!

[@Jacks_here]

After all is said and done one fact remains and that is that Vanessa was crowned because she was the best.

[@donovan1412]

Just beautiful.... gorgeous and talented. love her, I wish you would have played Storm in X-Men!!!!!!!!

[@supame2012]

Great interview!

[@BadApe351]

Magnificent woman in every way. So much more than (the greatest) Miss America... she's a national treasure🙏🏼

[@proceedwithcaution1846]

She really is 😍

[@chilezp]

Her mother predicted it! The birth announcement! Now Vanessa is the most famous Miss America!

[@jaibaby3596]

I love Vanessa 😍😍😍

[@DomoniqueStewart3936]

YEAH, ME TOO, BUDDY. I HAVEN'T LISTEN 2 VANESSA L. WILLIAMS WHEN I WAS THE AGE OF 15, BY THE WAY. 🤨

[@sparklebutt1119]

I love that song. ❤️❤️ Save the best for last.

[@massagemodality366]

They tried to knock her down for the same thing Trump loves women for including his wife..but she reigns like a Queen anyway. Gogogo Vanessa! Black is strong.

[@boogiebrewster8990]

YES! The "Power Of *Soul,* In The NUBIAN WOMAN!"--2 B KNOCK 2 Her KNEES, Then "2 RISE 2 The PINNACLE"--i.e., Named As "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MS. AMERICA, EVER!!!

[@tizb5178]

Beautiful woman, looks better with age!

[@xristova94]

She is so young and adorable here❤️❤️

[@L-O-L-za]

Please do u have her appearance on Oprah with Gloria Estefan or her interview with Joan Rivers? Her interview and performance was sooo good! Thanks

[@song4you80]

Will always be beautiful inside and out. I love ❤ her forever.

[@user8ene]

One of the most stunning women in history!

[@Memi-cp4yc]

THE miss America! All round talent.. Just wow

[@ProudPassport]

She is a natural queen 🙌

[@x3csP]

so sad what she had to go through considering how women with no talent become famous now days

[@CassieJazz96]

she looks stunning here😍😍

[@COBYKOEHL2]

INCREDIBLE

[@amorse6848]

Damn Vanessa is beautiful!!! I

[@sugarpie1167]

Vanessa Williams you will always be the most beautiful woman in the world 🙏🏾💜💯 inside and out. 😍😍😍

[@shandi6246]

She is so gorgeous

[@podersa241]

I remembner back in the day it was a big deal now you just say oh well she looks great and some of it looks artistic. It was also the black community that reached out to her and put her back into the spot light. So hooray. Now she is iconic.

[@sparklebutt1119]

She had to get the tape. 🤣🤣

[@user-eu2me4bp7j]

9:15 Wow what great supportive parents.