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, Justin Woods, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Joanna Woods, Matthew Preston, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Erik Bates
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