Source: Courtesy / Netflix
Women’s History Month can be seen as a compilation of the many stories about dynamic ladies who’ve made and are still making an impact on the world. On March 19, the iconic Vanessa Williams celebrated her 62nd birthday so we want to give her a special shoutout!
From her rollercoaster experience of being the first Black woman crowned as Miss America, to achieving success in the entertainment industry as both a chart-topping diva and award-winning actress, it’s impressive to think of all that Vanessa has accomplished over the past four decades and counting.
You can currently catch her working on that next Tony Award nomination portraying Miranda Priestly in the Dominion Theatre’s musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada soundtracked by Elton John.
RELATED CONTENT: ‘That’s All’: Vanessa Williams To Play Miranda Priestly In Elton John’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Musical
In addition to wishing Mrs. Williams a healthy and hearty 62nd lap around the sun, there’s also some excitement to be had surrounding her upcoming biopic that she’s currently in the process of working on. Details are still a bit scarce, but she confirmed back in October 2024 to Out.com that both a biopic and documentary are in production, stating, “I want to make sure it’s right, and I’m not willing to, you know, make it cheesy. There’s a lot I’m layering in. I know that is what’s imperative: the support that I have for my family, my parents especially, and then my community. Music needs to be a part of everything.”
We’ll be tuned in for sure whenever the biopic of Vanessa Williams is officially announced, and it reminded us of a few other true-life tales about Black women told through the Hollywood lens that could make for a great watch during Women’s History Month. With themes of triumph, sisterhood, empathy, justice and strength from all aspects, the only issue you’ll have in getting through these films will be doing so without some tissues to dry your eyes every now and then.
Keep swiping for a timely list of films about real-life Black women that should be on your viewing list this Women’s History Month.
RELATED CONTENT: Vanessa Williams Refuses To Use Fillers Or Botox At 61: ‘I Want To Look Like Myself’
![[OP-ED] 5 Ways Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Reaffirmed My Identity As A Black Woman From The South](https://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/07/17537311902779.jpg?w=100&strip=all&quality=80)
