Basic details:
- Name: Tyra Banks (Tyra Lynne Banks)
- Age: 49 (Born December 4, 1973)
- Birthplace: Inglewood, California, USA
- Profession: Model, TV personality, producer, author, entrepreneur
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Education: Immaculate Heart High School, Harvard Business School (Executive Education Program)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: American
- Awards: Two Daytime Emmy Awards
Net worth: Estimated at $90 million
Career:
i. Overview:
Tyra Banks began her modeling career at the age of 15 and quickly gained recognition as a top model. She broke barriers as the first African-American woman to appear on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Banks later transitioned to television, hosting and producing America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Tyra has walked the runway for top fashion brands, including Chanel, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent. She has appeared in films and TV shows, such as Coyote Ugly and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Banks created and hosted the long-running reality TV series America’s Next Top Model and her Emmy-winning talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Tyra Banks has had several high-profile relationships, including with John Singleton, Seal, and Erik Asla.
ii. Family:
Tyra has one child, a son named York, with former partner Erik Asla.
iii. Controversies:
Tyra has faced criticism for her behavior on America’s Next Top Model, with some contestants claiming that the show promoted unhealthy body standards and mistreatment.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Tyra is the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover of the Victoria’s Secret catalog.
- She is a published author, having co-written the young adult novel “Modelland.”
- Banks founded the TZONE Foundation, which empowers young girls and women through various programs and workshops.
Social media links:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyrabanks/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tyrabanks
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TyraBanks
