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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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.

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In 1984, Williams was crowned Miss America, only to lose the title when some very risque photographs of her showed up in Pentouse Magazine. Even in the 90’s, when she was in the middle of a comeback, the photos came back to haunt her.

“I was supposed to do one of the voices in The Lion King, ” Williams, 45, recalls outside her trailer at the Santa Monica Airport after rehearsing her hosting duties for the TV Land Awards, which were taped and will air at 9 p.m. Sunday.

“I had met with the directors, saw the boards and everything, and then was told through my agent that I would never be Disney material. That was 16, 17 years ago, so it’s interesting how far we get. Now I’m a Disney employee.”

It’s pretty interesting to note that one year later, Williams had one of her biggest hits with Colors of the Wind from the sountrack of Disney’s Pocohantas.

Now, of course, Williams is one of the stars of Disney-ABC’s Ugly Betty, and is currently filming that most Disney of projects, Hannah Montana: The Movie. Williams had was originally going to take her summer off to relax, but there was no turning down a film starring daughter Sasha’s favorite star, Miley Cyrus (a.k.a. Hannah Montana). Williams plays Hannah’s pushy publicist, Vita. (I love that name!)

What a difference a couple of decades make.

Vanessa’s 3 daughters have no interest in the Miss America pageant (even with Michael Urie hosting?), but they are quite excited about their mom being involved in the family-friendly TV Land Awards.

Williams will perform “I’m Flying” from Peter Pan, while introducing TV legends Beav (Jerry Mathers), Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) and Greg Brady (Barry Williams).

Everyone in the number will be airborne (including Williams), except 74-year-old “Partridge Family” mom Shirley Jones. “Just the thought cracks me up,” Williams says.

Here is something quite surprising: the move to New York has been frustrating for Vanessa. I would have thought the NY native would love it, but apparently, this past year, she had set up a permanent home in Los Angeles and enrolled 8-year-old Sasha in school.

Like I said, a roller coaster.

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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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