Attitude Awards: Vanessa Williams celebrates ‘bravery’ and ‘resilience’ as she wins Icon Award

Vanessa Williams (Images: Attitude/Kit Oates)

The legendary Vanessa Williams has won The Icon Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar.

After being presented with her award by Misfits and Femme actor Nathan Stewart-Jarrett at the ceremony tonight, the Ugly Betty star told the audience: “Icon is a heavy crown to carry, and it’s about standing above others. How do you do that? By being your authentic self. And how do you do that? By being brave. Are you judged for being brave? Yes. Do you care about being judged? No. That bravery, that resilience, and the power you have in yourself is how you truly find yourself.

The 61-year-old added: “We’ve all been judged continuously, day after day, and we’re all winning and surviving. Thank you for

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