Organisers of the Miss America pageant have apologised to actress Vanessa Williams, 32 years after she was forced to hand back her title.
Williams was the first black woman to be named Miss America in 1983 but resigned after a magazine published nude photos of her without her consent.
"I want to apologise for anything that was said or done," said Miss America CEO Sam Haskell.
A tearful Williams called the statement "unexpected" and "beautiful".
Now 52, she has forged a career as an actress, with major roles in Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives.
She also scored a global hit in 1992 with the ballad Save the Best for Last; and her recording of Colors of the Wind from Disney's Pocahontas soundtrack earned her a Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for best original song.After over 30 years, Vanessa Williams returns to Miss America 2016 to judge and also receives a formal apology from the CEO of the organization. More details ...
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After 32 years, Vanessa Williams made a successful return to the Miss America stage Sunday night.
Actress and singer Vanessa Williams returned to the Miss America stage Sunday night, three decades after she became the first black woman to win the crown ...
After over 30 years, Vanessa Williams returns to Miss America 2016 to judge, perform and also receives a formal apology from the CEO of the organization.After 32 years, Vanessa Williams made a successful return to the Miss America stage Sunday night.
After over 30 years, Vanessa Williams returns to Miss America 2016 to judge and also receives a formal apology from the CEO of the organization. More details ...
Actress and singer Vanessa Williams returned to the Miss America stage Sunday night, three decades after she became the first black woman to win the crown ...
Watch as “The Real” ladies share their thoughts on Miss America's apology to Vanessa Williams, who was forced to resign her crown after a nude photo scandal ...
After over 30 years, Vanessa Williams returns to Miss America 2016 to judge, perform and also receives a formal apology from the CEO of the organization.
