{"id":20830,"date":"2026-07-29T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=20830"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:00:47","slug":"soul-food-stunner-malinda-williams-talks-black-girl-vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=20830","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Soul Food&#8217; Stunner Malinda Williams Talks Black Girl Vitamins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<section class=\"ione-key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>Malinda Williams shares her positive experience using Black Girl Vitamins and decides to publicly advocate for the brand.<\/li>\n<li>Black Girl Vitamins aligns with Williams&#8217; mission of uplifting Black women, including through scholarships for healthcare students.<\/li>\n<li>Williams openly discusses menopause, encouraging women to be vulnerable and find community in shared experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/tag\/malinda-williams\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2965158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malinda Williams<\/a> is bringing authenticity, advocacy, and, of course, soul to the ingestible beauty space. The <em>Soul Food <\/em>star is adding another title to her four-decade career as Official Brand Partner and Health Advocate for Black Girl Vitamins, and she\u2019s telling BOSSIP all about it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1024\" width=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?w=688&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A smiling woman in a red dress holding bottles of Mielle Organics hair products in front of a wooden backdrop.\" class=\"wp-image-4608365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1038w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=148%2C220&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 148w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=201%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 201w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=768%2C1144&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=688%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 688w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=1031%2C1536&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1031w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=180%2C268&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=67%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 67w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=134%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 134w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=34%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 34w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=322%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 322w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=403%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 403w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=604%2C900&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 604w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=302%2C450&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 302w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=168%2C250&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 168w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=99%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 99w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=245%2C365&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=58%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 58w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852749220259.png?resize=144%2C214&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Black Girl Vitamins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Girl Vitamins <a href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlvitamins.co\/blogs\/blog\/malinda-williams-is-the-official-celebrity-brand-partner-of-black-girl-vitamins?srsltid=AfmBOoojpp9mdKI8HhWggxAKvJaPVI5IaxH5sHjYpmp-O64mBAeXTH0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> that the actress first discovered the brand during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference after spotting one of its oversized tote bags. Curious to learn more, she tracked down the booth, purchased the brand\u2019s Hair, Skin &amp; Nails formula and Menochill supplements.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI purchased Menochill because I\u2019m 55 going through menopause,\u201d Williams told BOSSIP\u2019s Managing Editor Dani Canada about the ingestibles turned game-changers in her wellness journey. \u201cI said, \u2018Well, let me see if there\u2019s some supplements that I can get into, something I can find that will help me without me going a medical route.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?w=683&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A woman in a red puff-sleeved dress holds a collagen supplement bottle, seated in a gold-accented chair against a curtained backdrop.\" class=\"wp-image-4608364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 3493w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=147%2C220&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 147w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 683w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1365w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=180%2C270&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=67%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 67w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=133%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 133w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=33%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 33w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 320w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 400w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=600%2C900&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=167%2C250&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 167w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=98%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 98w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=245%2C367&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=57%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 57w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852748817114.jpg?resize=144%2C216&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Black Girl Vitamins \/ Black Girl Vitamins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAbout three months later, I saw my hair start coming in thicker,\u201d Williams recalled. \u201cMy little baby hairs that I haven\u2019t seen in forever were starting to slide back in here. And then my nails were getting thicker and growing really fast. I was like, \u2018Huh, these vitamins really work.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of quietly enjoying the results, Williams decided to share them publicly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI posted on Instagram, just an organic post letting my audience, letting my friends and family know that I\u2019m seeing results from Black Girl Vitamins,\u201d she told BOSSIP. \u201cThey reached out to me. Long story short, we entered into a brand partnership, and it\u2019s been going really well.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, however, the collaboration extends well beyond supplements. Throughout her four-plus decades in entertainment, the <em>Soul Food<\/em> star has consistently championed women\u2019s empowerment through ventures like the Arise and Shine Foundation, which provides education and mentorship for underserved women and girls, and her wellness marketplace, <em>She\u2019s Got A Habit<\/em>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1024\" width=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?w=673&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A smiling woman in a white outfit holding a jar of Black Girl Vitamins Collagen supplements in a bright, minimalist room.\" class=\"wp-image-4608368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1022w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=144%2C219&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=197%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 197w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=768%2C1169&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=673%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 673w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=1009%2C1536&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1009w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=180%2C274&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=66%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 66w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=131%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 131w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=33%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 33w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=315%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 315w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=394%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 394w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=591%2C900&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 591w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=296%2C450&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 296w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=164%2C250&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 164w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=97%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 97w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=245%2C373&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852751370866.png?resize=56%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 56w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Black Girl Vitamins \/ Black Girl Vitamins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That unyielding dedication to uplifting Black women aligns with Black Girl Vitamins\u2019 own mission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most recently, the company awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in healthcare: Xavier University of Louisiana pharmacy student Kyla Cage and Southern University at New Orleans nursing student Erica Addison. The scholarships are part of Black Girl Vitamins\u2019 broader commitment to investing in the next generation of Black women in medicine and healthcare.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Four women in white lab coats holding a large check for $1,000 from Blackgirl Vitamins, standing in front of a large &quot;Ask Dr. BGV&quot; sign.\" class=\"wp-image-4608378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 6048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=180%2C120&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 150w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=301%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 301w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 75w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=720%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=900%2C599&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=450%2C299&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=600%2C399&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=221%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 221w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=245%2C163&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=129%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 129w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=144%2C96&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768760732.jpg?resize=50%2C33&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Black Girl Vitamins \/ Black Girl Vitamins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A group of four women posing together at the &quot;Ask Dr. BGV&quot; booth, which appears to be part of a larger event or convention. The booth features a large banner with the &quot;Black Girl Vitamins&quot; brand name and logo.\" class=\"wp-image-4608377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 6048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=180%2C120&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 150w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=301%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 301w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 75w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=720%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=900%2C599&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=450%2C299&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=600%2C399&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=221%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 221w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=245%2C163&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=129%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 129w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=144%2C96&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17852768554065.jpg?resize=50%2C33&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Black Girl Vitamins \/ Black Girl Vitamins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That shared commitment to empowering Black women also fuels Williams\u2019 willingness to speak openly about menopause, a life stage often marked by hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes that she believes too many women are expected to navigate in silence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs women, we have to talk,\u201d Williams told BOSSIP. \u201cWe have to express. We have to get things out. We cannot hold things inside, period.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Williams hasn\u2019t always thought this way; the actress admitted there was a time when she believed she had to quietly carry her burdens.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring times of my life when I was going through a struggle, I always felt like I was alone and I was always ashamed to share my struggle,\u201d Williams said. \u201cThat made me feel even more like I was going through it alone until I decided to share it with at least one, two, three people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, she realized that vulnerability often reveals something powerful: community. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2018Oh, wait a minute. They\u2019re going through things too? Oh, I\u2019m not alone in this.\u2019 It\u2019s very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of community, Williams\u2019 wellness journey continues to resonate with her 781,000 Instagram followers, who have embraced her candid conversations about aging, menopause, and self-care. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most recently, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DafrJSGKFPY\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">she shared<\/a><\/strong> that she\u2019s added Black Girl Vitamins\u2019 Dream Girl Sleep Gummies to her nightly routine, a fitting addition considering Black women disproportionately experience sleep disparities, including higher rates of insomnia, sleep disruption, and shorter sleep duration than numerous other groups. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A berry-lavender-flavored sleep gummy formulated to help support restful sleep through a blend of low-dose melatonin, L-theanine, lemon balm extract, and chamomile extract, Black Girl Vitamin boasts that Dream Girl Sleep helps calm the mind, ease stress-related sleep disruptions, and support the body\u2019s natural sleep cycle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1024\" width=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?w=684&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Three bottles of &quot;Black Girl Vitamins&quot; Dream Girl Sleep dietary supplements with Berry Lavender flavor.\" class=\"wp-image-4591813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1804w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=147%2C220&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 147w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=768%2C1149&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=684%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 684w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=1026%2C1536&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1026w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=1368%2C2048&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1368w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=180%2C269&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=67%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 67w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=134%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 134w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=33%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 33w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=321%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 321w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=401%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 401w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=601%2C900&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 601w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=301%2C450&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 301w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=167%2C250&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 167w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=98%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 98w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=245%2C367&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=57%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 57w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/17818735673626.jpg?resize=144%2C216&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Black Girl Vitamins <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams also pairs them with Ashwagandha Gummies as part of her nightly nourishment routine in pursuit of more peaceful, restorative rest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s that commitment to wellness, wisdom, and transparency that keeps fans invested in her journey and makes Black Girl Vitamins\u2019 partnership feel less like a celebrity campaign and more like a trusted recommendation. 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