My parents were always supportive. They didn't say, 'Get a real job.' They believed in the arts, and they prepared me to be skilled. I'm lucky I can drop into these worlds - into a studio or onto a set… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Both my parents were educators, so interviews and college applications and shaking hands and looking people in the eye and feeling confident and knowing what you can bring to any project or audition - I've known about these things my… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
When Cuba Gooding Jr. and I were doing 'The Trip to Bountiful,' we would always go to BXL, a Belgian restaurant/bar. It was across… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Sometimes the very thing your looking for is the one thing you can't see. — VANESSA WILLIAMS Copy Share Image
I love to ski and drive fast cars and the thrill of exciting things. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I don't really shop a lot, just cause I'd rather not spend my money on clothes. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
It's not like I refuse to try roles other than being a strong female boss, but I am 54, and I'm happy I'm still… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
My parents were always supportive. They didn't say, 'Get a real job.' They believed in the arts, and they prepared me to be skilled.… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Whether it's your family, friends, community that you connect with, don't be afraid to reach out. That's my biggest advice that I can say… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I've got a yoga instructor and a trainer. I just started a heavy-bag class, which is like boxing and cardio, and I salsa dance… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Kids are on their keyboards so much, between their smartphones and laptops, no one writes anything anymore. It's atrocious. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I am not a lesbian and I am not a slut, and somehow I am going to make people believe me. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
