Filed: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Actress, Grammy winner Vanessa Williams supports marriage equality

via: Human Rights Campaign

Actress and Grammy winner Vanessa Williams has voiced her support marriage equality, appearing in the latest ““New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

Williams, citing five states and the District of Columbia where same-sex marriage is already legal, Williams said, “It’s time for New York to lead again.”

Williams, the first African-American to win the title of Miss America, has been nominated for Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Awards, winning the latter for her song, “Colors of the Wind.” She currently stars as Renée Perry on ABC’s Desperate Housewives.

“Vanessa Williams has been breaking down barriers for most of her life,” said HRC’s Senior Strategist for New York, Brian Ellner. “We’re grateful that she’s speaking out for our campaign, especially now that we’re so close to a vote in the legislature.”

Tags: Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Marriage Equality, New York, Vanaessa Williams

Filed under: Newsmakers

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  1. i loved her in ugly betty and i love her now…the tough bitch :D

    Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 5:56pm
  2. She’s so gorgeous, kept her looks!

    Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:08pm
  3. she’s my favorite

    Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:11pm
  4. I always did like her. This is good to hear. Thanks :)

    Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:21pm
  5. I always did think she was a classy lady, this just confirms it!

    Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:33pm