 From 2000 to 2004, Williams starred as Tracy "Bird" Van Adams in the Showtime drama series "Soul Food", for which she received three NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations.After starring role in the short-lived NBC drama series "Windfall", Williams returned to film playing supporting roles in "Idlewild" (2006), "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007), "First Sunday" (2008), and "2 Days in New York" (2012).Williams made her television debut in an episode of "The Cosby Show" in 1987.