Vanessa Williams’ fans are blinking at her as she embarks on a major comeback within the months since she was criticized for her natural beauty. The artist is preparing to release her first album later this yr after a 14-year break from music.

As part of this big launch, she appeared on the duvet of the magazine and released the debut single from her upcoming album “Legs”. Williams’ latest images, combined with her “iconic behavior”, striking appearance and energetic dance moves, have many individuals praising the 61-year-old.

“Wowwwwwww, she looks so gorgeous.” he wrote one of the fans after seeing a royal photo showing her in a black dress with one sleeve and her hair braided into a crown on her head. “Wow wow wow! Stunning definition!!!! read another comment.

When Williams shared a snippet of the “Legs” music video, even more compliments poured in. One fan said: “Miss Vanessa got here to indicate she still got it and hasn’t stopped Legs for days.” The second individual he noticed“Yes, keep dancing with those gorgeous legs of yours!!!” And a third declared: “Omgggggg, mommy is back hotter than ever. I love saying that over and over again.”

This is also Vanessa Williams at the age of 61.
Aging is natural and it’s okay. https://t.co/mFnMtxgcyL pic.twitter.com/2Bq8TZBnYO

— ♐️✨ChyneseLaundry✨🇧🇧 (@chynnadotcom) April 25, 2024

The outpouring of admiration is a stark contrast to last summer, when critics tried to shame the “Soul Food” actress.

She took a selfie braving the July humidity in Camden, South Carolina, with her “rescue crew” who were helping a longtime friend clean up their late mother’s house. The photo was taken on the third day of cleaning and was captioned: “No filter… No energy.” The previous two photos also showed Williams in training gear and bare-faced.

Among the harsh comments was one that read: “Her white side is showing… They normally don’t age well.” Several fans defended the former Miss America. One person responded with criticism: “You are used to plastic surgery. She literally looks normal and beautiful.” Another wrote: “At least he has the confidence to post it. Most people half her age wouldn’t be caught without a filter EVER!

Last year, when she appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Williams said she had come to terms with getting older and no longer cared about what others had to say about her – including her appearance.

In recent years, many fans have decried the harsh approach towards celebrities, with many people often reflecting on Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death as proof that the public never really knows what a person may endure in their private lives.

The late actor died of colon cancer in August 2020, months after there was widespread speculation about the cause of his drastic weight loss. Williams has also faced similar comments about her own thin appearance.

A video has surfaced online of NFL draft pick Olu Fashanu’s mother apparently blocking his girlfriend after it was announced that he was chosen with the No. 11 pick this week.

The 21-year-old former Penn State offensive lineman discovered he was drafted by the New York Jets on April 25, nevertheless it was his mother’s response that went viral.

The clip shows the Waldorf, Maryland native sitting between his parents, Anthony and Paige Fashanu, on a settee, with Fashanu’s girlfriend sitting on the opposite side of Fashanu’s mother.

Fashanu doesn’t reveal his personal life and in lots of reports his girlfriend stays unidentified. However, the room full of people gathered with Fashanu when he learned the news from the video has been viewed over 16 million times up to now.

“The New York Jets,” the draft pick said when sharing the news. The hall cheered and Fashanu’s mother gave him an enormous hug. His girlfriend also congratulated him, reaching out and placing her hand on his knee. At the identical moment, Paige Fashanu raised her hand to proceed cheering, blocking the unidentified young blonde.

Fashanu’s girlfriend tried to achieve her boyfriend several more times while the NFL draft pick’s mother hugged her son and celebrated the glad moment. She finally noticed her son’s girlfriend and hugged her too, sitting on the couch.

However, when everyone stood up, Fashanu’s mother hugged her son again, and when his girlfriend tried to hug her boyfriend, Fashanu’s mother entered the block again, which fans noticed.

It cannot be higher 🥲📞#We are X @NYJets X #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/6pXolHeAxl

— Penn State football (@PennStateFball) April 26, 2024

“The way his mom is blocking, they have to get her ready for the draft too.” he wrote one fan.

“His mom boxing her like Prime Minister Alonzo Mourning lmfaooo” he replied one fan. “Mom doesn’t even look at her, they don’t teach these types of techniques anymore.” added other. “She wasn’t going to get that first hug, lmfaooo.” he was joking one.

One replied signature“NFL draft like” together with a gif from Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” that encourages one other player to answer“LMAO.”

Several fans noted that the moment reminded them of Isaiah Wilson’s mother, Sharese, when she snatched his girlfriend off the couch after he was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2020.

“Definitely better technique than Isaiah Wilson’s mom.” he wrote fan.

Another fan noted that Wilson’s girlfriend didn’t take the hint when his mom first tried to get her attention by touching her arm.

“It was the inability to understand the hints that made this game a classic” – he was joking one user X

On April 26, the New York Jets shared a message from their latest offensive lineman signature“we love this guy, we already have a message from @olu_fashanu!”

“What’s up with Jet’s Nation?” Fashanu said. “This is Olu Fashanu. I’m very excited to be part of this great team. I’m very excited to play for such a beautiful and passionate fan base and may’t wait to get to work. Thank you.”