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Vanessa Williams on ‘Hannah Montana’ Movie

Tom — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:59:22 +0000

Ugly Betty’s Vanessa Williams didn’t have to think much before signing up to play Vita in the just-opened Hannah Montana, The Movie.

She says, “I have an eight year old daughter who is prime Hannah Montana fan. And the year before we had gone to her concert, the 3-D movie of her concert, we had seen her at the high school musical premiere, and we have it playing 24/7 in our house. So I definitely knew about the Hannah Montana mania.”

With this as a background, when she was contacted about appearing in the film, Williams jumped at the chance.

“My management called and said, ‘Listen, I know you only have two months off of from your shooting for Ugly Betty, but there’s a small role in the Hannah Montana film, what do you think?’ And I said, ‘You know what I don’t even need to read it. Yes I’ll do it, I’m in.”

Reviewers have said that Williams, as Vita, basically plays “another Wilhelmina”, although that’s kind of funny, because on Ugly Betty lately she’s been playing an entirely different character than the one we saw in season 1. There is a lot of disagreement in Ugly Betty fan-dom about whether or not the softer Wilhelmina is a good thing. I’ve personally liked this break from evil for her, although a part of me misses the old evil schemes.

Anyway, if any of you have seen the movie yet, what did you think of Williams? What about the movie overall?

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Pics of Vanessa WIlliams at Hannah Montana Movie Premiere

Tom — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:18:06 +0000

Here are some photos of Ugly Betty’s beautiful Vanessa Williams, (and her equally beautiful daughter), at the Hollywood premiere of Hannah Montana, The Movie.

Vanessa and daughter Sasha both look quite spring-like (which kind of gives me spring fever). In case you didn’t know, Williams plays Miley Cyrus’ pushy agent in the film. I think most of her part of the story line occurs at the beginning of the film, but I do know that Vanessa spent some time in Tennessee (where the bulk of the movie was filmed), so perhaps she has a bigger role than I am imagining.

Also at the premiere, which occurred at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, were the members of Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, and of course a plethora of the usual Disney Channel stars.

It’s funny, my daughter has kind of outgrown Hannah Montana (so she says), so that takes away my cover for wanting to go see this movie. Having had the television show on in the house for three hours each day for over two years, I’ve become quite attached to the characters, and would like to see what becomes of Hannah and her friends.

More pics of Williams after the jump!

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Photos: Vanessa Williams On Set With Miley Cyrus

Tom — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:58:25 +0000

In other, less distressing news, Ugly Betty’s Vanessa Williams has been hard at work filming Hannah Montana, The Movie with uber-tween star Miley Cyrus. Although a good chunk of the movie is being filmed here in Tennessee (Vanessa, call me. Let’s do Cracker Barrel. My treat), these scenes were shot in Beverly Hills.

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From the look of things, these are the scenes that set up the fact that Hannah lives a posh lifestyle in California – thus setting up the culture shock (for the audience) when she comes home to TN. Think Sweet Home Alabama.

When I first saw these, I thought they were paparazzi photos of Vanessa and Miley actually shopping.

Williams looks wonderful as usual, but she’s GOT to be hot in that outfit. Hasn’t it been quite warm in southern California lately?

Regardless, I’m really looking forward to this movie. Not only is Vanessa Williams featured prominently in it, but the fact that I have kids a certain age means I’m required by federal law to take them to see it. Or something.

More pics after the jump!

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Vanessa Williams on Hannah Montana Movie Set!

Tom — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:03:49 +0000

Well, I’ll be. Ugly Betty’s Vanessa Williams was in town, and didn’t even call.

If you’ve been reading here a while, you know that I live in Nashville, TN. Well, they happen to be filming the Hannah Montana Movie here, and Ms. Williams was spotted on the set last week. I need to get my camera and head out there more often.

It would make sense that Williams would have a role in the film. Miley Cyrus told Ryan Seacrest on one of the YouTube installments of the Miley And Mandy Show that the movie would have a whole lot of guest stars. There is a ready stable available from ABC/Disney, including Vanessa. And Williams’ daughter Sasha is at the age where seeing her mother in the Hannah Montana Movie would be quite impressive.

As far as other guest stars go, Country Weekly Magazine has reported that Dolly Parton, Heather Locklear, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could make appearances in the film. Billy Ray Cyrus has also expressed a desire for Willie Nelson to appear.

Williams’ appearance is probably just a cameo, but wouldn’t it be awesome if she were the villian? She seems to have such a good time playing over-the-top Wilhelmina.

Anyway, Vanessa – next time you’re in town, look me up.

For full coverage of the Hannah Montana Movie (and all things Disney Channel), check out Disney Society.

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