Vanessa Williams
publication date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (part of Summer 2013)
category: Movies
clue: Controversy may have taken away her historic first beauty crown, but she saved the best for last.
explanation: Williams was the first black Miss America, but the publication of nude photos forced her to give up the title. She went on to a successful career in movies, television, and music, including singing the hit "Save the Best for Last." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn