On July 23, 1984, Vanessa Williams, who was the first African American to win the title of Miss America in 1983, resigned from her crown. The resignation came after nude photographs of her, taken before she entered the pageant, were published in Penthouse magazine. Despite this, Williams went on to have a successful career in music, television, and film, becoming an iconic performer and advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry. Her story remains one of resilience, as she overcame the scandal to thrive in her later career.
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