Meet Her Kids and the Husbands She Had Them With

Vanessa Williams is a proud mother of four children; Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Devin Hervey, and Sasha Gabriella Fox. The globally recognized celebrity has been married three times but had all her children during her first two marriages.

Her most recent marriage is to Jim Skrip, an American real estate agent, entrepreneur, and former accountant. Before him, she was married to Rick Fox, a Canadian-Bahamian actor, and former basketball player whom she had one child with. Her first husband, who is the father of her first three children, is Ramon Hervey II, an American music executive, and film producer.

The popular actress is very fond of her children and even though they are grown, she remains a doting mother to them.

Meet Vanessa Williams’ Children

A Detailed Look Into The Lives of Vanessa Williams’ Children

As we have mentioned before, Vanessa Williams is the proud mother of four children. Her children include Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Devin Hervey, and Sasha Gabriella Fox. Interestingly, all her children took after her and have done varying degrees of work in the entertainment industry.

Melanie Hervey

• Full name: Melanie Hervey
• Gender: Female
• Date of birth: June 30, 1987
• Melanie Hervey’s Age: 36 years old
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Christianity
• Melanie Hervey’s Parents: Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II
• Siblings: Devin Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Sasha Gabriella Fox
• Melanie Hervey’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 7 inches
• Melanie Hervey’s Height in Centimetres: 170 cm
• Melanie Hervey’s Weight: 60 kg
• Famous for: Being Vanessa Williams’ daughter
• Melanie Hervey’s Instagram: Melanie Hervey

Melanie Hervey is the first child of Vanessa Williams. She was born on the 30th day of June 1987 and is now 36 years old. Melanie Hervey is a product of Vanessa Williams’ first marriage to a man called Ramon Hervey II, who happens to be an accomplished music executive and artist manager who has had a lot of experience in the American music industry.

During his career, Ramon Hervey II worked with many globally acclaimed music stars, including The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and others. He worked with the legendary Motown Records and also with other marketing and public relations agencies, including Rogers & Cowan, The Gibson Group, and others. He is now the founder of his own agency called Hervey $ Company.

Ramon and Vanessa Williams met when he was hired to be her manager in 1984. It was while they were working professionally that they eventually fell in love and got married in 1987. Things were smooth between them at first but everything turned sour later and they got divorced 10 years later. However, before they parted ways, they welcomed Melanie Hervey and two other kids.

Melanie Hervey Has Had A Multi-faceted Career

Today, Melanie is doing very well for herself and has actually had a multi-faceted career over the years. Melanie took after her mother by going into entertainment. According to our findings, she is actually an actress who landed her first acting role at the age of 13 in the year 2000 when she was cast to star in the romance/historical drama film called The Courage to Love.

About 7 years later, in 2007, she appeared in E! True Hollywood Story, a TV Series documentary. Fast forward to 2013, Melanie Hervey also worked as a costume intern on the set of Dealin’ with Idiots, a comedy movie that starred top stars like Jeff Garlin, Bob Odenkirk, and others.

Melanie is not just an actress, she has also done a number of jobs over the years. In 2005, she was an intern at Henri Bendel, a women’s department store based in New York City. Two years later in 2007, she worked at the magazine ‘Allure’, serving as a marketing intern. Having always loved fashion, this was a perfect opportunity for her to become associated with something she adored.

Melanie Hervey has also worked in real estate. In 2009, the actress joined The Corcoran Group, an American real estate firm, as a licensed real estate salesperson. While she was working at the firm as a salesperson, Melanie was also serving as the executive assistant to the senior vice president. She also opened houses as well as coordinated meetings and events. During this time, she also worked at James Perse Ent., Inc., a fashion company where she was in charge of managing inventory.

Apart from real estate, Melanie Hervey has also worked as a fashion stylist. She developed an interest in fashion from the time she was a kid by watching her mother, Vanessa Williams, who is also a celebrated fashion designer, design outfits. In fact, after she matriculated from a local high school in 2006 in Los Angeles, Melanie Hervey went on to study fashion merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology and later graduated with an Associate’s degree in fashion merchandising.

In the year 2007, Melanie worked as a freelance fashion stylist and creative consultant at the Melian Group. Years later in 2017, the actress also worked as the retail sales manager at Outdoor Voices, an American clothing company. Today, Melanie Hervey is more involved in fitness and is now a fitness trainer.

The actress began to take interest in fitness in her mid-20s and is now considered to be a fitness fanatic. She is always seen sharing photos of herself engaging in fitness routines on social media and has been working with a number of fitness companies and studios.

In 2017, Melanie began working with Equinox Group, an American luxury fitness company, as a senior Pilates instructor. Also, between March and October 2019, Melanie served as the studio director at the New York Pilates, a workout studio. Between January 2019 and May 2021, she also worked as a certified Pilates and Barre instructor at Namaste Wellness. Apparently, Melanie is doing very well for herself.

Jillian Hervey

• Full name: Jillian Kristin Hervey
• Gender: Female
• Date of birth: June 19, 1989
• Jillian Hervey’s Age: 34 years old
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Christianity
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Jillian Hervey’s Children: Sunny Rise Goodman
• Jillian Hervey’s Parents: Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II
• Siblings: Sasha Gabriella Fox, Melanie Hervey, Devin Hervey
• Jillian Hervey’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches
• Jillian Hervey’s Height in Centimetres: 180 cm
• Jillian Hervey’s Weight: 58 kg
• Jillian Hervey’s Net worth: $1 million
• Famous for: Being a singer and Vanessa William’s daughter
• Jillian Hervey’s Instagram: Jillian Hervey
• Twitter: Jillian Hervey

Jillian Hervey is the second child of Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II. Jillian was born about two years after Melanie and is now 34 years old. She is also Vanessa Williams’ most popular child, having grown to become a popular singer and dancer herself.

As expected, Jillian watched her mother keenly while she was growing up and eventually became influenced by the older woman’s singing. She soon developed a serious interest in music and by the time she was 11 years old, she had already started playing the guitar and it was clear to everyone what she was going to do with her life as an adult.

Seeing her interest in music, Vanessa Williams decided to help Jillian explore her talent by giving her all the support she needed including getting her vocal lessons. Jillian continued exploring her music side and eventually decided to The New School, a private research university in New York City, where she studied dance. While at The New School, she met with American record producer Lucas Goodman during a party, and they soon bonded.

In fact, they bonded so well that they decided to form a group called Lion Babe. The group released its debut album in February 2016 and received some critical acclaim. They soon acquired a US record deal with Interscope Records and a UK deal with Polydor Records. They also collaborated with different high-profile musicians including Pharrell Williams, Mark Ronson, and Childish Gambino and this helped to further boost their popularity.

As their popularity increased, Lion Babe, in October 2016, was picked as Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month and then went on to appear on NBC’s show Today with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford performing a cover of Tom Jones’s “She’s a Lady”. Jillian was also compared to Erykah Badu, the world-famous American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.

Jillian Hervey and her bandmate, Lucas Goodman later released their second album titled Cosmic Wind in 2019, increasing their popularity. Jillian is known for her incredible stage presence during their shows and her partner is also hailed for his voice. The group eventually released their third album called Rainbow Child in 2021.

Apart from music, Jillian Hervey is also an actress, having starred in movies. Some of the works she has appeared in include The Courage to Love in 2000, The Dog Thief in 2019, and Girls5eva in 2021. She is apparently doing very well for herself at the moment.

While Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman were working professionally, they became so close and eventually fell in love. The bandmates are now dating. In fact, the couple welcomed their first child in February 2022. The development has also made Jillian’s mother, Vanessa Williams a grandmother.

Devin Hervey

• Full name: Devin Christian Hervey
• Gender: Male
• Date of birth: 14 April 1993
• Devin Hervey’s Age: 30 years old
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Christianity
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Devin Hervey’s Parents: Vanessa Williams, Ramon Hervey II
• Siblings: Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey, Sasha Gabriella Fox
• Devin Hervey’s Net worth: $600k
• Famous for: Being Vanessa Williams’ son
• Devin Hervey’s Instagram: Devin Hervey

Devin Hervey is the only son and the last child that Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II had during their 10-year marriage. Devin was born on 14 April 1993 and is now 30 years old. 

Not much is known about Devin, however, we know that he took after his mother and went into entertainment. Some reports say he studied and also attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California. He is also an actor, having starred in the 2000 movie, The Courage To Love when he was just about 7 years old.

He is also reported to be a record producer although we have not independently confirmed this. What is clear is that Devin is also doing well for himself. Devin happens to be the last child that Vanessa Williams had with Ramon Hervey II before they divorced in 1997.

Sasha Gabriella Fox

• Full name: Sasha Gabriella Fox
• Gender: Female
• Date of birth: 1 May 2000
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Age: 23 years old
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Christianity
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Parents: Vanessa Williams and Rick Fox
• Siblings: Jillian Hervey, Kyle Fox, Melanie Hervey, Devin Hervey
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Height in Inches: 5 ft 6 inches
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Height in Centimetres: 168
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Weight: 63kg
• Body measurements in inches: 34 – 25 – 35
• Body measurements in centimeters: 87 – 66 – 89
• Famous for: Being Vanessa Williams’ daughter and a model and actress
• Sasha Gabriella Fox’s Instagram: Sasha Gabriella Fox
• Twitter: Sasha Gabriella Fox

Sasha Gabriella Fox is Vanessa Williams’ fourth child and her first child with her second husband, Rick Fox. For the record, after Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II divorced in 1997, Vanessa found love again, and two years later in 1999, she got married to Fox.

Rick Fox is a Canadian-Bahamian actor and former basketball player who is a three-time NBA champion. It is this marriage that produced Sasha Gabriella Fox.

Sasha is now doing very well for herself and is practically building her own name in the world of showbusiness. Born to superstar parents who are celebrated actors, Sasha followed in their steps and found her footing in entertainment. In 2018, she graduated from The Hervey School in New York and studied film production at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Arts.

She has also gone into modeling. According to our findings, Sasha Gabriella Fox now works as a model for three talent agencies; One Management in New York, Natural Models Los Angeles, and Storm Models in the United Kingdom. She has also posed for different brands and companies including Skims. She has also walked runways, stunning people with her incredible steps.

As an actor, she has already appeared in different movies including A Diva Xmas Carol in 2000, Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez in 2012, and One Fine Christmas in 2019. She has also directed a short film, Superdate which she also wrote and edited. As a model, Sasha has done very well and has been featured in Vogue Magazine representing Serena William’s fashion line, “Serena.”

The marriage between Vanessa Williams and Rick Fox did not last. After giving birth to Sasha, Vanessa and Fox divorced in 2004 after spending 5 years together as a married couple. Following this, Vanessa found love, this time with Jim Skrip, an American real estate agent, entrepreneur, and former accountant. They got married in July 2015 when Vanessa was 52 years old. They are still together today.

Apparently, Vanessa Williams is a very proud mother considering how her children are all very engaged with work and doing well for themselves. She is also very close to all of them. From time to time, they all come together to meet and bond. This is evident in the photos they share on social media.

FAQs

How Many Biological Children Does Vanessa Williams Have?

Vanessa Williams has four biological children, namely Melanie Harvey (born 1987), Jillian Harvey (born 1989), Devin Harvey (born 1993), and Sasha Fox (2000). All of her children are her biological children, and there is no record of her adopting any kids.

What Does Vanessa Williams’ Son Do?

Vanessa Williams’ son, Devin Harvey, works in the high fashion industry. He previously appeared in a movie together with his mom but now avoids the spotlight, unlike his sisters.

Does Vanessa Williams have a Daughter?

Vanessa Williams has three daughters, Melanie Harvey, Jillian Harvey, and Sasha Fox. Melanie and Jillian are the product of her first marriage to Ramon Hervey II, while Sasha is the product of her second marriage to Rick Fox.

How Many Grandchildren Does Vanessa Williams Have?

Vanessa Williams has one grandchild, a grandson named Sunny Rise. Her daughter Jillian Harvey and her partner, Lucas Goodman, welcomed the boy in December 2021, and Williams has happily gushed about her new role as a granny.

Which One of Vanessa Williams’ Children Had a Baby?

Vanessa Williams’ second daughter, Jillian Harvey, is the one who had a baby. Jillian, a singer who is one half of the R&B duo Lion Babe, welcomed a son named Sunny Rise with her partner Lucas Goodman, who is the other half of Lion Babe

How Many Times Did Vanessa Williams Marry?

Vanessa Williams has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Ramon Hervey, her then-manager. It lasted from 1987 to 1997. Vanessa Williams’ second marriage was to Rick Fox, an NBA player from 1999 to 2004. Williams is now married to Jim Skrip, a New York bizman. They wed in 2015.

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