The season 7 of the American television legal and political drama - 'The Good Wife' got on board the American singer, actress and former fashion model - Vanessa Williams. Vanessa will be the new love interest for Alan Cumming's Eli Gold. The character of the Scottish-American actor and author - Cumming, previously had his eyes set on Betty Suarez (America Ferrera).
Vanessa Williams will portray the role of Courtney Boalt, characterized as "an exceedingly successful, self-made businesswoman who is potentially interested in giving assistance to Peter Florrick's campaign for president."
As Peter's campaign goes on, Williams' Courtney Boalt meets Eli Gold and sparks a mutual attraction with him.
Executive producers Robert and Michelle King said in a clear expression that, "There are very few celebrities you can put together that make you laugh," and the executive producers added, "Alan Cumming and Vanessa Williams are at the top of that list. We couldn't be very enthusiastic."
The TV credits of Vanessa Williams includes - the American romantic comedy television series - The Mindy Project, 666 Park Ave. (a supernatural drama series), the television comedy-drama-mystery series - Desperate Housewives and Boomtown.
Vanessa Williams will have the privilege to join some of the TV veterans who have joined the CBS legal drama for its seventh season, as the star of Back To The Future - Michael J. Fox returns, the Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy - Jeffrey Dean Morgan will portray the role of a new investigator hired by Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick.
The cast of the American drama series Unforgettable - Jane Curtin will also appear as a judge, the Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale is set to tangle with Cumming's Eli Gold on the campaign trail.
The English actress and writer Cush Jumbo will also be on hand as a new series regular, attorney Lucca Quinn.
Christopher McDonald, Bridget Regan and Mo Rocca will have guest appearances in the season seven premiere.
Season seven of The Good Wife premieres Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. on CBS.