Confirmed: Vanessa Williams Joins Cast of Desperate Housewives!
Exciting rumor has become awesome reality: Vanessa Williams will come aboard Desperate Housewives next season!
The actress that brought Wilhelmina Slater to life on Ugly Betty will move into Wisteria Lane in the fall as a series regular.
“I’m a big fan of Vanessa’s work and I’m so excited that she’ll be moving into the neighborhood next season to cause trouble in all the ladies’ lives,” creator Marc Cherry told TV Guide Magazine.
Williams' character will likely be involved with the returning Paul Young, whose new wife will also play a role on the show.
“I think our mystery is going to involve Paul," Cherry confirmed.
Weigh in now, fans: How excited are you for Williams to appear on Desperate Housewives?!?
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May 20th, 2010 3:00 PM
Then WHY did Cherry kill Edie?! God I'd have LOVED her fightin with Drea de Matteo. :D
May 18th, 2010 10:11 PM
Awesome!!! She'll fit right in! I love Vanessa.
May 18th, 2010 7:49 PM
Perfect casting for Desperate Housewives. And if she comes to be a series regular, even better!
It looks like they are finally getting their groove back with their guest stars, after Drea de Matteo.
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May 18th, 2010 6:15 PM
I'm like super-uber excited Vanessa Williams is joining the show. I luv her. I checked out after Kabin left the show. Now I have a reason to watch again.
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May 18th, 2010 5:33 PM
This is so great for Vanessa! She totally deserves this! After 27 years in the business, its time for her to finally win an Emmy - would be a great way to end her fabulous 4 year run on Ugly Betty! Wilhelmina was an amazing character and I'm sure Marc (Cherry) will create another role that we will for sure love!
May 18th, 2010 5:18 PM
YES!!! i love vanessa williams, she was great on ugly betty and i'm sure she'll do a great job on DH as well!! :)