Vanessa Williams was honored at the 10th Annual Trevor Project New York Summer Gala last night. The actress has been a longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, which operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBT youth.
Says the actress: "Support is what everyone needs in life. Regardless of being fortunate to have parents that are there for you, extended family or mentors."
Dustin Lance Black, B.D. Wong, Jason Mraz and Ally Sheedy were among those present. Sheedy, who co-starred in the now-classic Breakfast Club, announced that her daughter had just come out as lesbian. "So it's personal for me," Sheedy said.
In other Vanessa Williams news: In May, it was announced that Vanessa Williams would be joining the vast of ABC's Desperates Housewives. And last week a few details were leaked about her character, which will apparently be a former rival and now "feuding with Felicity Huffman’s super-fierce mom Lynette Scavo.'
And Ms. Williams is looking ferosh. A few photos and watch FOX 5's report WHEN YOU JUMP ...
What a beautiful and classy woman.
Posted by: FREELEO | 29 June 2010 at 20:56
Talented, beautiful, classy, and a friend to our community! Love me some Vanessa. She's got the right stuff!
Posted by: SouthernIvy | 29 June 2010 at 21:10
I LOVE Vanessa! Can't wait to see her on Desperate Housewives!
Posted by: Rod Neville | 30 June 2010 at 09:33
Loves me some Vanessa Williams, she and I are married in my head...
Posted by: DT | 30 June 2010 at 12:27
Always considered her an "ally" but I hadn't realized how active she was! She just gets better and better! And hotter! Go off Vanessa, much success in everything you do!
Posted by: Procrastination_Xtravaganza | 30 June 2010 at 12:38
YES! YES! YES! I love Miss Williams and had NO idea was suportive. Way better than the bloated cow that is Sherry Sheperd. Why do so many LGBT of color drool over people who hate/don't acknowledge their existence, that don't care about them, yet never show support for those who DO something.
Posted by: Kevin Perez | 30 June 2010 at 12:45
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Vanessa Williams!!! She's one of my favorite singers and I consider her to be one of the most gorgeous women EVER!! I'm listening to "The Sweetest Days" right now LOL!!
Posted by: MW09 | 30 June 2010 at 20:27
Vanessa always look beautiful and stylish..
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Posted by: Trevor Project | 14 July 2010 at 04:47