Huge US TV star goes unnoticed running errands in London – would you have recognised her?

ONE of the biggest names in Hollywood almost went unnoticed as she ran errands in London’s Trafalgar Square.

Vanessa Williams is currently in London starring as the fictional fashion editor Miranda Priestly in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada.

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The former Miss America, 62, was spotted looking very chic on the warm London day with a thick ponytail and wearing a black t-shirt tucked into wide-leg, white trousers.

Vanessa completed the stylish look with black platform heels.

She carried a black fringe bag and stopped for selfies for the few fans who recognised her near the famous London landmark.

The Ugly Betty actress is starring in the musical at the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Rd, about a 15 minute walk away from where she was spotted on Saturday afternoon.

The musical based on the bestselling novel and blockbuster film, tells the story of an aspiring journalist who lands a job at Runway magazine.

Vanessa debuted in the role when the musical opened in London‘s West End on October 24, 2024.

The music in the show is composed by none, other than Sir Elton John.

However, Vanessa’s time in London has not been without tragedy.

She revealed in January that her mother died in the English capital after making the trip to watch her perform.

Vanessa cited a ‘major decline in health‘ as the cause of her mother’s death.

Sharing a statement to her Instagram with the sad news, she told fans: “On December 28th, the world lost a powerhouse, dynamo and force of nature packed into a 5ft frame.

“Our mom, Helen Williams, aka Gaga to many, took her final bow in London 20 days after celebrating her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

“It’s impossible to describe all she meant to everyone because each person saw a different facet of her. Loyal friend to many, icy stares to a chosen few.”

In 2012 Vanessa and her mother co-authored a book together, titled ‘You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss’.

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