1.
What year did Vanessa Williams have the hit single "Dreamin'" on Wing?
Correct Answer
D. 1989
Explanation
Vanessa Williams had the hit single "Dreamin'" on Wing in 1989.
2.
Vanessa Williams won a NAACP Image Award for what movie?
Correct Answer
A. Soul Food
Explanation
Vanessa Williams won a NAACP Image Award for the movie "Soul Food". The NAACP Image Awards are given annually to honor outstanding achievements by people of color in the fields of film, television, music, and literature. "Soul Food" is a 1997 comedy-drama film that explores the dynamics of a close-knit African-American family and the importance of food in their lives. Vanessa Williams' performance in the movie was recognized and awarded with a NAACP Image Award.
3.
Vanessa Williams' second husband, Rick Fox, played for what NBA basketball team?
Correct Answer
D. Los Angeles Lakers
Explanation
Rick Fox played for the Los Angeles Lakers, which is the correct answer.
4.
What role does Vanessa Williams play on "Ugly Betty"?
Correct Answer
C. Wilhelmina
Explanation
Vanessa Williams plays the role of Wilhelmina on "Ugly Betty".
5.
What is the name of Vanessa Williams' debut album?
Correct Answer
A. The Right Stuff
Explanation
Vanessa Williams' debut album is titled "The Right Stuff."
6.
What role did Vanessa L. Williams play in "A Diva's Christmas Carol"?
Correct Answer
C. Ebony Scrooge
Explanation
Vanessa L. Williams played the role of Ebony Scrooge in "A Diva's Christmas Carol".
7.
What role did Vanessa Williams play in "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland"?
Correct Answer
A. Queen Of Trash
Explanation
Vanessa Williams played the role of the Queen of Trash in "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland." This suggests that her character was associated with the trash and garbage in the movie.
8.
What decade is the hit single "Dreamin'" by Vanessa Williams from?
Correct Answer
D. Eighties
Explanation
"Dreamin'" by Vanessa Williams is from the 1980s.
9.
What year did Vanessa Williams have the hit single "The Sweetest Days" on Wing?
Correct Answer
D. 1995
Explanation
Vanessa Williams released her hit single "The Sweetest Days" on her album of the same name in 1994. The song gained popularity in 1995 and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
10.
Where was Vanessa Williams born?
Correct Answer
D. Millwood, New York
Explanation
Vanessa Williams was born in Millwood, New York.
11.
Vanessa Williams was selected Miss America 1984 while representing which U.S. state?
Correct Answer
C. New York
Explanation
Vanessa Williams was selected as Miss America 1984 while representing New York.
12.
In what men's magazine did Vanessa Williams appear naked with another woman?
Correct Answer
D. Penthouse
Explanation
Vanessa Williams appeared naked with another woman in the men's magazine Penthouse.
13.
Vanessa Williams won what prestigious title in 1983?
Correct Answer
B. Miss America
Explanation
In 1983, Vanessa Williams won the prestigious title of Miss America. This title is awarded annually to a young woman who demonstrates beauty, talent, and intelligence. Williams' win was historic as she became the first African-American woman to be crowned Miss America. Her victory broke barriers and paved the way for greater diversity and inclusion in the pageant industry.
14.
Vanessa Williams recorded a duet in 1993 with what R&B singer?
Correct Answer
B. Brian McKnight
Explanation
Vanessa Williams recorded a duet in 1993 with Brian McKnight.
15.
What instrument did Vanessa Williams play in high school?
Correct Answer
B. French Horn
Explanation
Vanessa Williams played the French Horn in high school.
16.
What singer was featured in "Prelude: I dream a World" with Vanessa Williams?
Correct Answer
A. Ossie Davis
Explanation
Ossie Davis is the correct answer because he was the singer featured in "Prelude: I dream a World" with Vanessa Williams.