Her eyes don't really look like that. It's poor quality video and tricks of the light. I met Vanessa Williams 2 days before the pageant, and her eyes were an incredible pale green, and absolutely mesmerizing.
Wow, i remember watching this as a kid.... Regardless of the ultimate outcome (with the pics being "released"), she definitely had THAT star quality even at 20/21....
I think the right person won this year because it is based upon an overall scoring system. However, Vanessa Williams cannot sing that well at all. Very overrated performance. If you listen to Suzette Charles' version of "Kiss Me in the Rain", you will be awestricken! This isn't in the league.
@VTMCompany That was later verified as impossible, according to the scoring system the final night judges were using to determine the winner and runners up.
@Devon3579 Right, Suzette was more polished, vocally, at that time. But Vanessa clear had star quality which she's proven in her quarter-of-a-century-and-still-going career. We never heard from Suzette again. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
@BabyDillGerkin I usually try hard to respect other opinions, but your premise is highly flawed. You reserve the right to like whomever you choose. However, you can't tell me that Vanessa Williams was better because she's had a long career. LOL! Rihanna, Katy Perry...the list goes on. Those ladies cannot sing that well at all, but are far more famous than Jennifer Hudson, Chrisette Michelle etc. There are quite a few factors that play into long careers of which talent is barely one.
@Devon3579 - Of course there are very famous people out there who are famous based on their looks more so than their talent. However, since Vanessa has had a long recording career (25 years now), two starring roles on Broadway (both difficult roles, one of them a Sondheim lead), several starring roles in film and two successful television series, the ladies you compare her to are YOUR flawed premise. We'll see how long they last and how much they accomplish. Time will tell.
See, she sang middle of the road. Suzette Charles is a better singer, but Suzette sang too much like a sista. Vanessa knew exactly what she was doing.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vanessa Williams. She is just so beautiful but.... She really isn't an amazing vocalist. Her voice is just so-so. She actually sounds awful in this song. Suzette Charles the Runnerup and title holder after Vanessa had to step down was AMAZING!!! Her voice is unbelieveable. True star quality. I am really surprised that Vanessa won the talent portion. I have no idea as to how well Vanessa did in the pageant has a whole so I won't judge her as far as winning the pageant goes.
@Queensha85 Vanessa Williams won because she chose the right song and was more glamorous. Vanessa Williams said herself that she had help from Drag Queens.
@josbo51715 Uh, no she didn't win because of the song she chose. The points between her and Suzette weren't close enough to credit it to Vanessa's talent. The win for almost every winner is the preilminary interview,.
@danilo664266 it's the way they outlined them. Whoever did her make-up shouldn't have put such a hard looking liner under them.. they make her eyes look wild.
@danilo664266 she just have those kind of eyes because of her make up. make ups in the 70's and 80's are really quite think than make ups we have today.
When I saw her perform this number there was NO doubt that she was going to to win....and a preview of her talent was forthcomimg.....YOU will always be the Miss America that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here's to you Miss Vanessa!
This case is very interesting: Despite not finishing her reign is the most famous Miss America history, unsurpassed Miss America!!!
It's a great pity that she was forced to resign near the end of her reign because he was doing really well. Here's my eternal love for Vanessa💗
MissoCalifornio 3 weeks ago
True. I mean who really can remember other Miss Americas?
Mr40acresandamule 1 week ago
Her eyes don't really look like that. It's poor quality video and tricks of the light. I met Vanessa Williams 2 days before the pageant, and her eyes were an incredible pale green, and absolutely mesmerizing.
martyart2 1 month ago
So creepy... she does't blink.
MyFistFullOfDollars 1 month ago
i love her
MultiFierce 2 months ago
CREEEPY!!!! I HAD NIGHTMARES WATCHING THIS!!!!!!!
jesusyarrup 3 months ago
Wow, i remember watching this as a kid.... Regardless of the ultimate outcome (with the pics being "released"), she definitely had THAT star quality even at 20/21....
sportysocrchik98 4 months ago
Vanessa was beautiful then, but I think she's much sexier now at 48. Love her on Desperate Housewives!
steveb802011 4 months ago
@glee4ever28 yes and shes in desperate housewives
xColbert 5 months ago
at this point in time, it was 'and here is Miss New York!'
VTMCompany 6 months ago
The most successful Miss America of them all......and her talent is God-given! Go Vanessa!
ChrisAmericaUSA 6 months ago 3
Yes
Chasnj007 6 months ago
I think the right person won this year because it is based upon an overall scoring system. However, Vanessa Williams cannot sing that well at all. Very overrated performance. If you listen to Suzette Charles' version of "Kiss Me in the Rain", you will be awestricken! This isn't in the league.
Devon3579 8 months ago 2
@Devon3579 according to suzette, only one point separated her from vanessa in the final tally.
VTMCompany 5 months ago
@VTMCompany That was later verified as impossible, according to the scoring system the final night judges were using to determine the winner and runners up.
Parker528 3 months ago
@Devon3579 Right, Suzette was more polished, vocally, at that time. But Vanessa clear had star quality which she's proven in her quarter-of-a-century-and-still-going career. We never heard from Suzette again. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
BabyDillGerkin 4 months ago
@BabyDillGerkin I usually try hard to respect other opinions, but your premise is highly flawed. You reserve the right to like whomever you choose. However, you can't tell me that Vanessa Williams was better because she's had a long career. LOL! Rihanna, Katy Perry...the list goes on. Those ladies cannot sing that well at all, but are far more famous than Jennifer Hudson, Chrisette Michelle etc. There are quite a few factors that play into long careers of which talent is barely one.
Devon3579 3 months ago
@Devon3579 - Of course there are very famous people out there who are famous based on their looks more so than their talent. However, since Vanessa has had a long recording career (25 years now), two starring roles on Broadway (both difficult roles, one of them a Sondheim lead), several starring roles in film and two successful television series, the ladies you compare her to are YOUR flawed premise. We'll see how long they last and how much they accomplish. Time will tell.
BabyDillGerkin 3 months ago
Her singing voice is better suited for musical theater.
adelgado75 9 months ago
They picked the right winner this year! Her beauty/look/glamour stand out from the rest!
dtw1958 9 months ago 2
Her eyes are creeping me out... like she's about to go psycho on stage and kill someone with the microphone
Pinkfairydust006 10 months ago
See, she sang middle of the road. Suzette Charles is a better singer, but Suzette sang too much like a sista. Vanessa knew exactly what she was doing.
bkttkb3214 1 year ago
@bkttkb3214 like a sista? ni!gga please
AveolarD 10 months ago
@bkttkb3214 LMAO! Vanessa Williams always sings like this. She doesn't sound like a black woman at all.
josbo51715 10 months ago
There she was... and always will be. I love her, man.
Troy1967 1 year ago
And for the record Vanessa look insane singing this. lolololololol Whats up with the eyes?
Queensha85 1 year ago
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vanessa Williams. She is just so beautiful but.... She really isn't an amazing vocalist. Her voice is just so-so. She actually sounds awful in this song. Suzette Charles the Runnerup and title holder after Vanessa had to step down was AMAZING!!! Her voice is unbelieveable. True star quality. I am really surprised that Vanessa won the talent portion. I have no idea as to how well Vanessa did in the pageant has a whole so I won't judge her as far as winning the pageant goes.
Queensha85 1 year ago
@Queensha85 Vanessa Williams won because she chose the right song and was more glamorous. Vanessa Williams said herself that she had help from Drag Queens.
josbo51715 10 months ago
@josbo51715 Uh, no she didn't win because of the song she chose. The points between her and Suzette weren't close enough to credit it to Vanessa's talent. The win for almost every winner is the preilminary interview,.
Parker528 3 months ago
@Parker528 There is no way that you can tell me that Vanessa Williams is more talented than Suzette Charles.
josbo51715 3 months ago
does anyone else think she has crazy eyes?
danilo664266 1 year ago 16
@danilo664266 it's the way they outlined them. Whoever did her make-up shouldn't have put such a hard looking liner under them.. they make her eyes look wild.
JennasMusic76 1 year ago
@danilo664266 she just have those kind of eyes because of her make up. make ups in the 70's and 80's are really quite think than make ups we have today.
faninnarnia 1 year ago
@danilo664266 true on this video the eyes ::::::: crazy
maybegoodable 9 months ago
@danilo664266 she might be feeling nervous that time. U know, standing by herself in that big stage. LOL...
sisineh 7 months ago
@danilo664266 Hahaha yeah I think so too...her eyes look pretty glazed...
mughaleazamfan 6 months ago 2
@danilo664266
whatever she's on, i want some of it!
VTMCompany 5 months ago
@danilo664266
she does have crazy eyes there ( I was thinking the same thing)
italo36 2 months ago
When I saw her perform this number there was NO doubt that she was going to to win....and a preview of her talent was forthcomimg.....YOU will always be the Miss America that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here's to you Miss Vanessa!
ChrisAmericaUSA 1 year ago
I remember seeing the Miss America pageant that year, and after that performance, I thought:" She's got it!"
19ccj65 1 year ago
Sorry, there is only ONE Babs, you a-hole!
mrspatrickcampbell 1 year ago
@mrspatrickcampbell then why did you watch and I love her she's my inspiration for singing
casscass1602 1 year ago
Wow, funny to see the microphone with a chord attahced! Technology has come a long way!
ChipVA 1 year ago 10
She only got more beautiful with age
idep16 1 year ago
Even though the ending was a little over the top for my taste she was sensational.
enolamsamoht 1 year ago
Go head Vanessa! You are still Miss America!
sflachuck 1 year ago
Lord, what's wrong with her eyes, scaring me :(
amazingcameron 1 year ago
@amazingcameron LOL! I was just getting ready to type that!!!
drbellard 1 year ago
A star is born.
atlast23 1 year ago
Yep was close; watch through to the very end where it is displayed her age (20) and her school.
Parker528 1 year ago
I love this woman so much she is such an inspiration!
antneya 1 year ago
wow...no cordless mics! and wow she wuz so young......!!!
mizoboe 1 year ago
@mizoboe I think she was 20 or 21 there, and a junior at Syracuse University.
Parker528 1 year ago