Williams was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and raised in Southern California.

In March 1973, she was photographed for Playboy in a full color photo spread by then-husband Russ Meyer.

[3] After her divorce from Meyer in 1977, Williams continued acting, mainly appearing in films, many of which involved nudity.

In 1982, she appeared on an episode of The People's Court as a defendant in a case titled "The Star Who Wouldn't Pay".

Since the 1970s, she has traditionally appeared at both the Academy Awards and the Cannes Film Festival in revealing and flamboyant outfits.