How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’
Jul 16, 2025
Vanessa Williams, a celebrated recording artist and actress, opens up about her journey from being the first African-American Miss America to achieving Grammy fame. She candidly discusses the challenges of her romantic relationships and her surprising regret about sending her daughter to boarding school. With charm and humor, Vanessa reflects on the significant influence of family, the emotional nuances of grief, and her recent return to the stage in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' celebrating resilience and personal growth along the way.
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Failures Form Strength
- Vanessa Williams views every obstacle as a formative challenge that builds strength and character.
- She embraces failures as essential parts of her growth and success story.
Evolution of Public Scandal Impact
- Vanessa notes that the media environment of 1983 was unforgiving, similar to the instant global scrutiny people face today.
- Dealing with scandal requires extraordinary coping skills in the digital age.
Confront Issues, Don’t Hold Grudges
- Call out issues directly instead of holding grudges to avoid losing time to negativity.
- Confront people honestly to resolve conflicts rather than festering resentment.