how old is vanessa williams

Vanessa Williams is 62 years old as of January 2026.

Which Vanessa Williams?

There are actually two well-known actresses named Vanessa Williams, both born in 1963 but in different months and with different careers.

• Vanessa Lynn Williams (Miss America, “Ugly Betty”) was born March 18, 1963, making her 62 in 2025 and still 62 in January 2026.
• Vanessa A. Williams (from “Candyman” and “New Jack City”) was born May 12, 1963, which also makes her 62 in 2025 and 62 in January 2026.

Most people searching “how old is Vanessa Williams” usually mean Vanessa Lynn Williams, the singer and former Miss America, who is 62 now.