Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is a prominent American model, television personality, and businesswoman, best known for her groundbreaking work in the fashion industry and as the creator and host of the reality TV show 'America's Next Top Model.' Born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California, Banks made history as one of the first African American women to achieve supermodel status, gracing the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walking the runways for prestigious designers. In addition to her successful modeling career, she has ventured into acting, producing, and entrepreneurship, establishing her own production company and launching various beauty and lifestyle brands. Banks is also recognized for her advocacy for body positivity and diversity in the modeling industry.
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Tyra Banks created and hosted America's Next Top Model, which promised opportunity and exposure in the fashion industry.
When nostalgia meets accountability: Rethinking America’s Next Top Model
Tanzania· 2026-03-07
Tyra Banks hosted America’s Next Top Model for 15 years and provided perspective to Colin Mathura-Jeffree.
Colin Mathura-Jeffree on America’s Next Top Model backlash and TV fame
New Zealand· 2026-02-28
Tyra Banks makes for a cold and steely interviewee, unaccountably dressed like Kermit the Frog.
The Muppets’ body horror might seem extreme, but children need to learn – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Tyra Banks is held accountable for her decisions as the creator and executive producer of America’s Next Top Model.
Reality bites: why the wildest TV shows of the 2000s are haunting us now | Reality TV
United Kingdom· 2026-02-26
Tyra Banks is a former supermodel-turned-ice-cream-entrepreneur who has prompted unexpected philosophical questions regarding the past and judgments about it.
Why former supermodel Tyra Banks is prompting unexpected philosophical questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24Tyra Banks is criticized for her role as a host and model on 'America's Next Top Model' for promoting unrealistic body standards.
Mange rister på hodet av «Top model» og Tyra Banks. Men er det egentlig bedre nå?
Norway· 2026-02-22Tyra Banks is the creator of America’s Next Top Model and reflected on the show's complicated legacy in a recent documentary.
Camille McDonald talks ‘America’s Next Top Model’, legacy and J’can pride | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-02-22
Tyra Banks wanted to open doors for women who might never have access to the fashion world otherwise.
America’s Next Top Model docuseries shows the high personal cost of reality TV
Canada· 2026-02-21
Tyra Banks expresses regret for her treatment of contestants on America’s Next Top Model.
Inside America’s Next Top Model on Netflix – A shocking look back at Tyra Banks’ stomach-turning circus – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Tyra Banks created and hosted the reality show America’s Next Top Model.
America’s Next Top Model documentary: Insiders speak
Australia· 2026-02-16
Tyra Banks is the creator and host of America’s Next Top Model, which has been criticized for its body-shaming and toxic practices.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model review – Tyra Banks comes across terribly in this exposé | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Tyra Banks hosted the modelling contest America's Next Top Model for 15 years.
Should it ever have been made?United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
The modelling contest hosted by Tyra Banks was a global phenomenon for 15 years.
Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMeUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Porizkova has appeared as a judge on 'America’s Next Top Model' alongside Tyra Banks.
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova details alleged harassment in fashion world
United States· 2026-02-08
Tyra Banks was escorted by Luke Dennehy through the 'walk of champions'.
Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Australian stars, day 1 results, scores, draws, players, tips, matches, how to watchAustralia· 2026-01-18
Luke Dennehy escorted Tyra Banks through the 'walk of champions'.
Content director, PR consultant and chief umpire explain secret to event’s successAustralia· 2026-01-16
Tyra Banks’ cringe Christmas DJ set at Sydney nightclub goes viral.
Tyra Banks’ cringe Christmas DJ set at Sydney nightclub goes viralNew Zealand· 2025-12-09Tyra Banks returned to modeling at the Victoria's Secret show in New York after retiring at 32 years old.
Otišla u penziju sa 32 godine, vređala krupnije žene, sebi ne zamera ni kilažu ni godine
Serbia· 2025-12-04
Tyra Banks is a pioneer who opened doors in fashion, being one of the first African American models to stand out in Victoria’s Secret.
Las modelos más icónicas del Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: historia, nombres y pasarelas
Colombia· 2025-10-16
Tyra Banks made history in 1998 when she became the first model to walk the runway with angel wings.
Index - FOMO - Palvin Barbara angyalszárnyai repíthetik ismét dicsőségbe a Victoria's Secretet
Hungary· 2025-10-15
Tyra Banks is a supermodel expected to make an appearance at SXSW Sydney.
Will SXSW Sydney 2025 pay off for Destination NSW?Australia· 2025-10-13
Tyra Banks was a well-known supermodel and played the bartender Zoe in Coyote Ugly.
Svona líta „sléttuúlfarnir“ út í dag
Iceland· 2025-08-12
Tyra Banks, who plays Zoe in the film, organized the anniversary party for 'Coyote Ugly'.
A esto se dedican las protagonistas de ‘El bar Coyote’ mientras se confirma (o no) la secuela de la película | Gente
Spain· 2025-08-06
Trump's expression is softened, reminiscent of the 'smizing' popularized by supermodel Tyra Banks.
Donald Trump ganha segundo retrato oficial; veja o que mudou
Brazil· 2025-06-05
Tyra Banks expresses regret about leaving the modeling world.
Tyra Banks: Lituji, že jsem odešla ze světa modelingu
Czech Republic· 2025-05-01Tyra Banks coined the term 'flawsome' on America’s Next Top Model.
I have gap teeth. Should I fix them? | Well actuallyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Tyra Banks is a supermodel and TV star who has been in Sydney for about 18 months to open a Smize & Dream venue.
why the supermodel is calling Sydney homeAustralia· 2025-04-12
Tyra Banks and Shiraz Tal shared an apartment in Paris during their modeling careers.
"היום אני מפרקת את החומות שבניתי כדי להגן על עצמי"
Israel· 2025-04-11
Michael Rothner is a celebrity pages favourite thanks to his penchant for posing for photos with Tyra Banks.
David Sharaz secures new job after moving to Melbourne with Brittany HigginsAustralia· 2025-03-19
Tyra Banks was among the global stars present at the event.
Paryžiuje – prabangus mados grietinėlės renginys: šalia pasaulinių žvaigždžių pasirodė ir D.Kazėnaitė | Vardai
Lithuania· 2025-03-06
