Watching Ugly Betty

“I certainly do Botox, which I definitely think that almost every woman that I know has [done],” she said. “And it’s a miracle drug, no cutting, nothing –and I love it. But I also want to act too … so I don’t do it to freeze my face,”

Vanessa Williams admitted to Barbara Walters that she uses Botox during her interview. Kudos to Vanessa for being bold enough to admit she uses Botox. Their are a lot of Hollywood stars that should be so upfront. The annual Oscar edition of The Barbara Walters Special also interviewed Harrison Ford, Miley Cyrus and Juno Academy Award nominee Ellen Page. During her interview Vanessa also discussed her surprise that Barbara even called her since she’s been working in the industry for over 20 years and how Ugly Betty has helped reinvigorate her career. Vanessa also discussed the fact the she misses being in a relationship and shared her experiences with racism while growing up.

*More info about the Barbara Walters Oscar Special can be found at ABC News.

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Best Friends: Becki Newton and Michael Urie as their characters Amanda and Marc on Ugly Betty get us laughing every Thursday night with snarky humor. Not only are their characters great friends on the show they also have a close friendship in real life. In fact they even live in the same apartment building! In the Journal Gazette they share how they first met, discuss their Ugly Betty auditions and much more!
 

Odd Couple: Rumors are circulating that Vanessa Williams and Vince Vaughn are dating. The Wedding Crashers star was most famously linked to Brad Pitt ex Jennifer Aniston. Maybe the rumors are only a result of buzz related to his new Christmas movie Fred Claus which is set to open November 9. Vanessa Williams for her part hasn’t had much to say about the rumors. Her ex husband (former NBA player) Rick Fox has recently made several guest appearances in Ugly Betty.

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Congratulations to Vanessa Williams. The actress has just signed a 5 year contract with Proactiv Solutions for $20 million dollars! Proactiv is a dermatologist developed acne treatment system with numerous celebrity endorsers. Part of the deal includes Vanessa getting to develop her own cosmetic line for the company. For anyone who stays up late night to watch infomercials you know that Vanessa has been the lines spokesperson for several years now. In fact she replaced former spokesperson and Ugly Betty costar Judith Light! Other celebrities including Jessica Simpson and Kelly Clarkson can currently be seen professing their love for the product.

Vanessa is also rumored to be working on a new album of music to be released sometime in 2008. If so this will be her ninth studio album. Her biggest album to date is the multi platium “The Comfort Zone” which featured her mega hit signature song “Save The Best For Last.”

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1. Ugly Betty is on hiatus but Gina Gershon will be starring in the season premiere of Psych on USA network! When Gus and Shawn enter an American Idol style singing competition to track down a potential killer Gina (in a parody of Paula Abdul) becomes the main suspect.

2. Want to meet Vanessa Williams? Theirs still time to enter the Ultimate Vanessa Williams Fan Pack. Until July 10 you can enter to win tickets to see Vanessa perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center and get backstage passes. One current ticket holder who wins will get the chance to attend Vanessa’s pre-show sound check and receive dinner for two.

3. Kristin from E! Online has the scoop on a rival to Henry for Betty’s affections.

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For the April issue of Allure magazine Vanessa Williams is featured as 1 of 5 celebrities for their look better naked issue. This picture isn’t new but I’ve been debating for a while on whether or not to publish it since Vanessa is mostly naked. To avoid offending anyone the full image is below under the read more entry.

Remember to check out the Allure website and cast your votes on some fun body polls. All I know is I hope I look this good when I hit 30 never mind 44! In other Vanessa Williams news the Ugly Betty star recently mentioned on an episode of “The Insider” to doing Botox, but stated she had not done any face-lifts, or skin bleaching.

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Vanessa Williams Stands on Star at Hollywood Walk of Fame!

On March 19, Vanessa Williams was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (number 2,331 to be exact). Her birthday was March, 18 so not a bad present to get! Ugly Betty stars were in attendance as well as her family.

Both Rebecca Romijn and Salma Hayek attended the ceremony and spoke kind words about their Ugly Betty cast mate.

Vanessa Williams sits and poses with her star, and then poses with her entire family. Including her brother and felllow actor Chris Williams (grey suit) from Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Curb Your Enthusiasm fame.

I just love these shoes. What do you think?

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Our favorite Ugly Betty diva Vanessa Williams new movie came out this weekend. In it she plays a single mother (L’Tisha) raising two sons Isaiah and James. James suffers from down syndrome, and before her character passes away she makes Isaiah promise to always look after his brother. Most of her role in the movie is seen through flashbacks after Isaiah gets in trouble with some shady characters and faces a tough decision. The movie also stars Oscar winner Tatum O’Neal and Freddo Star. The movie is only in limited release, check out mybrotherthemovie to find a theater near you and see the awards the movie has already won.

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