S16E19: Save The Best For Last | Vanessa Williams

It's funny to think that back in the 1980s, a leak of nude pictures could cause a headline-grabbing scandal, but that's exactly what happened to the first Black woman to ever wear the Miss America crown. Vanessa Williams, then 21, was roundly demonized in the press, and was subjected to intense public outrage for her supposed transgression. She was even forced to resign her crown, an overreaction that the pageant would apologize for decades later. Alicia has the whole sorry saga, and the powerful comeback story of one of the great talents in American entertainment - plus a couple of divorces!Want early, ad-free episodes, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces!Further Reading:You Have No Idea, by Vanessa Williams and Helen Williams (Amazon link)SponsorsDipsea. Get 30 days of full access to steamy stories for free when you go to dipseastories.com/trashy!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/trashy and get 10% off your first month when you sign up at the link!The Sleep Meditation for Women podcast, from the Women's Meditation Network. Explore the network's podcasts, and subscribe, here: https://linktr.ee/womensmeditationnetworkThe Oak Tree Group. Mention Trashy Divorces for your free one hour financial preparedness conversation. Call 770-319-1700 or visit them on the web at theoaktreegroup.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's funny to think that back in the 1980s, a leak of nude pictures could cause a headline-grabbing scandal, but that's exactly what happened to the first Black woman to ever wear the Miss America crown. Vanessa Williams, then 21, was roundly demonized in the press, and was subjected to intense public outrage for her supposed transgression. She was even forced to resign her crown, an overreaction that the pageant would apologize for decades later. Alicia has the whole sorry saga, and the powerful comeback story of one of the great talents in American entertainment - plus a couple of divorces!Want early, ad-free episodes, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces!Further Reading:You Have No Idea, by Vanessa Williams and Helen Williams (Amazon link)SponsorsDipsea. Get 30 days of full access to steamy stories for free when you go to dipseastories.com/trashy!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/trashy and get 10% off your first month when you sign up at the link!The Sleep Meditation for Women podcast, from the Women's Meditation Network. Explore the network's podcasts, and subscribe, here: https://linktr.ee/womensmeditationnetworkThe Oak Tree Group. Mention Trashy Divorces for your free one hour financial preparedness conversation. Call 770-319-1700 or visit them on the web at theoaktreegroup.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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