You’ve seen her everywhere lately. From the West End stage in London as the formidable Miranda Priestly to recent magazine covers looking absolutely radiant at 62. Vanessa Williams is having a serious moment. But whenever she pops up on your feed, the same question usually follows: is Vanessa Williams married right now?
Honestly, the answer might surprise you because she kept it under wraps for an incredibly long time.
If you’re looking for a quick "yes" or "no," here it is: No. Vanessa Williams is currently single. But there’s a massive "but" attached to that. For nearly three years, the world thought she was still happily wed to businessman Jim Skrip. As it turns out, she had already moved on and was living her best solo life while we were all none the wiser.
The Secret Divorce We All Missed
It wasn’t until July 2024 that the Ugly Betty star finally dropped the bombshell in a People cover story. She and Jim Skrip, the Buffalo accountant she met on a Nile River cruise (talk about a rom-com meet-cute), had quietly divorced all the way back in 2021.
Three years. She went three whole years without the public knowing her third marriage had ended.
In a world where every celebrity breakup is live-blogged, that’s basically a miracle. Vanessa didn't do the whole "dramatic Instagram statement" thing. No shaded posts. No "we ask for privacy during this time" PR blasts until long after the dust had settled. She just... lived.
"I’m doing what I love, and I’m in love with life," she told the magazine. "There is not one person that I’m in love with, but I’m in love with everybody."
Basically, she’s vibing. She’s currently headlining The Devil Wears Prada musical in London, and she’s being very vocal about how much she loves her "freedom" in 2026. She’s not looking for a "special pass" for someone to enter her orbit; she’s just open to the universe.
Why the Third Marriage Didn’t Stick
The marriage to Jim Skrip seemed like the one that would last. They had two weddings, for heaven's sake! One was a massive Egyptian-themed bash in Buffalo in 2015, and the other was a more traditional Catholic ceremony in 2016.
👉 See also: Rhiannon Fish and Richard Harmon: What Most People Get Wrong About Their Status
But even a "real man" with "integrity"—Vanessa’s own words—couldn't make the marriage permanent.
Lately, she’s been getting real about why it ended. On the How to Be in Love podcast with Rylan in late 2025, she admitted that the marriage was almost more about "practicality" than anything else. She’s reached a point where she doesn't feel the need to be married. She’s done the work. She’s raised four kids. Now? She doesn’t want to take care of anyone else.
And let’s be real: at 62, after three divorces, who can blame her?
A Look Back at the Men in Her Life
To understand why she’s so content being single now, you have to look at the history. Vanessa hasn't had "messy" divorces in the traditional Hollywood sense, but they weren't easy.
Ramon Hervey II (1987–1997)
This was the big one. Ramon was her manager, the guy who helped her rebuild her image after the whole Miss America scandal. They were together for a decade and had three kids: Melanie, Jillian, and Devin. It was a partnership of business and love, which is always a tricky tightrope.
Rick Fox (1999–2004)
The NBA star. The height difference alone was iconic. They have a daughter, Sasha, and even though they split over twenty years ago, they’re still incredibly close. Rick even made a cameo on Ugly Betty as her character's bodyguard. If that isn't "ex goals," I don't know what is.
Jim Skrip (2015–2021)
The civilian. Jim wasn't in "the biz," which Vanessa initially found refreshing. But as she's hinted in recent interviews, she realized she can't expect one person to fulfill every single need. She has friends for tennis, friends for the theater, and friends for traveling.
Vanessa’s New Chapter in 2026
If you think she's sitting at home lonely, you haven't been paying attention. Vanessa is currently promoting her new cabaret show, The Comfort Zone, which hits NYC’s 54 Below in February 2026.
She’s also been incredibly candid about her health. Just this month (January 2026), she revealed she’s been using Mounjaro for two years to handle menopausal weight gain. She calls it a "game-changer." Between that, hormone replacement therapy, and her work on the West End, she’s arguably in the best shape of her life.
She's not anti-marriage, but she's definitely pro-Vanessa. In a recent chat with HELLO! magazine, she mentioned she hasn't ruled out "getting hitched" again one day, but she’s certainly not desperate for it.
The main takeaway? Vanessa Williams is not married, and she’s never looked happier. She’s proof that you can hit your 60s, be three-times divorced, and still be the most interesting person in the room.
What you should do next:
- Watch her recent interviews: If you want to hear her perspective on independence, her appearance on the How to Be in Love podcast is a masterclass in self-awareness.
- Check out her music: Her 2024 single "Legs (Keep Dancing)" is basically the anthem for this current era of her life.
- Follow her West End journey: If you're in London before April 2026, catching her as Miranda Priestly is a must—it's the role she was born to play.