VANESSA WILLIAMS IN EBONY MAG
Sunday, April 6, 2008
“Ugly Betty” star Vanessa Williams is covering the May issue of “Ebony” magazine (cover after cut). And because May is the month Mothers are celebrated, Vanessa also pose with her children - Sasha, Jillian, Melanie, and Devin and mother Helen Williams.
Snippet from the upcoming issue:
For a woman who says “I love being married,” being twice divorced has been devastating….”Divorce is the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life. It’s like a death, and it doesn’t get easier either time. Because it’s a dream that dies, and it’s heartbreaking,” says Williams.
“….So listening to sad music, crying all day, not wanting to get out of bed. It’s a grieving process. You have to feel the pain in order to process a big part of that is also forgiving the other person and forgiving yourself for feeling like you failed,” says Williams. [SOURCE: URBAN HOOPLA]










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76.
KNOWN
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
BLACK DOESN’T CRACK, OMG FLAWLESS FAMILY!!!
77.
augusta
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
great looking family!
78.
Angelita
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Love Vanessa long time!
79.
LALA
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
WOW!!!!!… WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!!!…. ALL THA HATERS WHO R SO CRITICAL ON OTHA PPL’s LOOKS GO N CHECK URSELF FIRST B4 COMING HERE IIGHT PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
80.
pretteyeyez
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Such a beautiful family!
81.
yomama
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
26.
Justice66
Correction #7, I’m a little younger than Vanessa and over 40, and there’s not ONE wrinkle in my face. It’s not about age dear, it’s about genetics and while I’m the same complexion as Vanessa, I didn’t inherit the white folks propensity for wrinkles at a young age.
Don’t get it twisted again, Black don’t “crack”!
actually go look at vanessa williams on getty images and you can see her wrinkles…
it has nothing to do with black dont crack bullcrap…
i know plenty of black women with wrinkles
like i said i think shes a beautiful women regardless but she was overly photoshopped in my opinion..
82.
dontmatta
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
beautiful women like her or even halle berry end up getting divorces because the man ultimately fell in love with her because of how she looked.
the man gets bored or starts liking someone who looks better.
it’s really sad.
when will people marry for WHO the person is and not what they look like?
eh … that’s just my opinion.
83.
IncubusRocks
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
LOL its funny how bald headed chicks always want a boy to cut his hair when he actually HAS SOME! Dont hate cause he’s got cute little ringletts, just accept your hair texture, and maybe it will grow without the harsh heat and chemicals you slap in it.
And news flash, All black boys dont have to look the same. We are individuals just as everybody else, so If a white boy can rock a spiked do, a close cut, a shaggy style, or that long bang stuff that is popular right now (think zack and codie, zack efron), then you best beleive I will wear my Afro, twists, curly fro, and conrows!
84.
TAC
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
wow..the entire family is beautiful!
85.
Justice66
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
#81, I agree that she is photoshopped to death and the she has a ton of wrinkles. But for the most part, black women do age well ( Unless they’ve been stressed out, abuse drugs/alcohol, ect). At least the women in my family do.
So maybe I should rephase that to say that most blacks don’t crack, lol!! Still with wrinkles, I’ll be she looks better than most people without them!
86.
a.k.a. new yorker
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
@superduper50000000000 both of her parents are biracial so she’s mixed
87.
a.k.a. new yorker
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
is it just me or does vanessa resemble a prettier version of bee in the family pic? also i don’t like the look of the daughter on the far right (my right). i don’t think she’s ugly at all though (like someone else said). she’s a really pretty girl, i just don’t like her look
88.
sheneice
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
89.
yomama
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
85 i agree with you
90.
Sharonda
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Light skin,dark skin are you people serious?Who cares?
91.
J
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
I Love vanessa! She’s real about hers. She said she gets Botox done on Barbara Walters 10 most fascinating people but besides that everything else is heres. She looks beautiful and she’s not that retouched cause she looks the same on Ugly Betty.
Check out her Barbara walters interview here http://youtube.com/watch?v=SyrxvK67tDI
92.
nikkipoo
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Her kids are so pretty & her son’s so cute!
& I feel what she’s saying about divorce & relating it to a death.. it really does suck
93.
DESTINY
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Her family is gorgeous! Wow!
94.
Kyle
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Her two older daughters are GORGEOUS!!!!
95.
Vicky
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
You lyin’?!?! That’s Sasha!?!?! I remember when she was first born.
96.
tina
Sunday, April 6, 2008 /
Her family is soooo gorgeous! To all the haters saying any of her kids are ugly, i would love to see what you look like.
“”I notice ugly ppl are the biggest critics/haters”
97.
Meka
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
This is a beautiful family picture, her mom looks great. She has some really pretty kids.
98.
superduper50000000000
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Thanks to the Answers to the Ethnic Background of Vanessa Williams.
I learned Vanessa Williams, dad recently died, how sad. I send my condolences.
Her Father was Either a Light skin bright eye color brotha or a white man.
Vanessa mama is mixed.
Vanessa is biracial.
Vanessa isnt Biracial.
—END OF THE STORY, beautiful family and Vanessa stays gorgeous—
99.
superduper50000000000
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
@
-69,71,72, 86, 64
Thanks to the Answers to the Ethnic Background of Vanessa Williams.
I learned Vanessa Williams, dad recently died, how sad. I send my condolences.
Her Father was Either a Light skin bright eye color brotha or a white man.
Vanessa mama is mixed.
Vanessa is biracial.
Vanessa isnt Biracial.
—END OF THE STORY, beautiful family and Vanessa stays gorgeous—
100.
ladyloza
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
lol @ #99 my point exactly!
101.
CURIOUS
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Are the celeb ads in those billionaire dating sites real? So far everyone has been wrong. I hear that Vanessa is listed on one of them and is dating a young billionaire also listed But all the gossip mags have posted she and Tyler Perry have been seen together, and while he is wealthy he is no billionaire-yet.
Great looking family.
102.
MAI03
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Preach Vanessa! Thats exactly how i felt/feel about my divorce. It is almosst like a death and you do go thru a grieving and mourning process. And one thing i was so sick of was people who werent married or never been married saying, just get over it! With divorce, there is definetly a process one goes thru–everyones different, but I like what she said about the forgiveness part. Forgiving the spouse, then yourself. What a beautiful quote. And what a beautiful family! Go Vanessa!
103.
DH
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
The lady has good genes…..Everybody looks great!
104.
Truth
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Beautiful looking family!!
105.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
@ 83 JUST SHUT UP PLEASE
106.
Tim
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
So many cute girls!I love them!They are also on “SeekingRich.com”,and on the website,there are more cute girls and handsome,rich men.All of the members of the website want to find their lover.
107.
jw
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Eva is SOOOOO Ugly without make-up!
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108.
jw
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
don’t pay that any attention
109.
jw
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
@81 thank you i get tried of hearing that bulls***. blacks get wrinkles just like everyone other race. like someone said it’s all about genetics and lifestyle. i have seen vanessa up close and she do have wrinkles. but guess what she is still killin’ half of these young females out here. she seem to be a cool person and i love that her kids went to public school and didn’t raise them as a bunch of rich snobby kids.
110.
benny
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
@82 i agree with you but it’s going to be really hard for him to find someone who looks better than vanessa. she personify the word beauty
111.
jw
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
@83 LOLOLO all those boys you mentioned were white, but i get what you’re saying. i personally think it’s time out for boys with long hair.
112.
dd
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
she has a beautiful family.
her son is a cutie and Sasha is gonna be gourgeous when she’s older!
113.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Nice family.
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dee
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
sssss
116.
Karia
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Her father was white his name was Milton Augustine Williams, Jr. He died in 2006. Please do some research before making misinformed comments.
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politicallyincorrect
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Her mother looks great, does she do Botox too?
Since when is Vanessa biracial, I have only heard her refer to herself as black. Her parents are just two light skinned black folks
119.
Hey Look
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
They photoshopped a snout onto Vanessa’s face. She looks beautiful and natural in the group shot, but there’s something slightly off about the magazine cover. Airbrushing is so unnecessary. It’s not like she needs it!
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121.
booginas
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
There are some ignorant azz people in the comments section of this website…what the heck does that boy being raised in a house with all women have to do with his sexuality? Why does him being perceived as “pretty” have anything to do with him being gay or suspect? He is a damn child…too much ignorant, negroidian behavior and fuckery going on in this piece…that family is beautiful and he is blessed to have a mother and father who love him…damn…
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nika
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
Man, even Vanessa’s mom is beautiful!!! That’s the first time I’ve ever seen her mom. The ENTIRE family is just amazingly beautiful, and her son is gorgeous. That’s Rick’s son right?
@#75, those people are part of general america, that always need to speak negatively about something. Even when it’s a beautiful portrait such as the above. Who cares if she has wrinkles. THE FAMILY IS GORGEOUS!!! I have loved Vanessa for years, and when I was younger, I was always told I look like I could pass for her daughter. We share the same skin, hair color, eye color and facial features. She’s far more beautiful tho. Anyway, Vanessa, don’t worry, your entire family is gorgeous, keep pressing on.
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Julie
Monday, April 7, 2008 /
what a beautiful family!!!!
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skyyang28
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 /
it is a hamolious family. i find a picture where there is a man with them on intimatemingle.com .it looks more comfortable.
129.
kikiB
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 /
she has a gorgeous fam.
130.
Denise(The First, LOL)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 /
THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A WOMAN WHO IS AGING GRACEFULLY. SHE EMBRACES BEING OVER 40, WITHOUT SPREADING HER ASSETS ALL OVER MAGAZINE COVERS. VERY CLASSY WOMAN, TAKE NOTE YOUNGER WOMEN, THIS IS HOW YOU DO 40.
131.
teondra
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
this is not the cover of the may 2008 issue of ebony on the cover is her and all her kids
132.
Silvia
Sunday, April 27, 2008 /
Vanessa is one of the most beautiful women I ever saw. Her mom must have been very handsome in her youth.
The two oldest daughters are plain at best and look noting like her. Must be hell to have such a gorgeous mom.
The boy is very pretty though. Out of all four only Sasha looks like her and if puberty isn’t mean to her she’s going to be a stunner too.
133.
Chantay
Friday, May 2, 2008 /
Vanessa Williams Is Such A Awesome Person I Love Her To Bits This Photo Loks So Nice Especially Her 3 Daughters they`re BEAUTIFUl Don`t You Think I Just Wish Vanessa Williams Was My Mum =]
I I Love You Vanessa Your The Best
xxx
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nara
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /
to #71 you are so wrong vanessa williams is full black her mother and father are the same color. thats proably why vanessa and her brother has blue eye. she said so herself that she was full black just like everyone else.
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enolam
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
They’re a great looking bunch of people regardless of mixed herritege or sexual preferences.I’m sure that its just an akward fase her son is going through he’ll grow out of it.
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