Vanessa Williams Primetime Emmy Awards Pictures – Vanessa Williams wearing a Kevin Hall printed gown was pictured at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on Sunday (September 21) in Los Angeles.The 45-year-old Ugly Betty actress was up for Best Supporting actress in a comedy but did not win. Other nominees in the category include: Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), Amy Poehler (E), Jean Smart (Samantha Who?) and Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men).