Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18; 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Williams made history on September 17; 1983 when she became the first woman of African American descent to be crowned Miss America.Williams reign as Miss America came to an abrupt end when scandal led to her subsequent resignation of the title. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer; earning Grammy; Emmy; and Tony award nominations. "Save the Best for Last" is a 1992 song written by Phil Galdston, Wendy Waldman and Jon Lind. It is considered Vanessa Williams' signature song. The lyrics' redemptive themes resonated with Williams' story, as she had put together a successful recording career following her earlier Miss America resignation scandal. The song is about a person who stands by and watches as the object of his/her desires dates all of these different women, and then he finally decides to consummate a relationship with the singer.Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18; 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Williams made history on September 17; 1983 when she became the first woman of African American descent to be crowned Miss.