Quick Info
| Profession | Model, Television Personality, Producer, Writer, Actress, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Inglewood, California, USA |
Latest News about Tyra Banks
01/05/2025
Tyra Banks appeared in the 2025 reboot of the game show Hollywood Squares, marking her return to television game show hosting. This role showcased her continued presence in entertainment after stepping away from Dancing with the Stars in 2023.
01/05/2025
Banks is set to star in a Netflix documentary series exploring the history and impact of America's Next Top Model, which she created and hosted from 2003 to 2018. The project reflects on the show's legacy two decades after its debut.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Tyra Lynne Banks |
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| Other Name | BanX |
| Known For | Creating and hosting America's Next Top Model (2003–2018) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Harvard University, Cambridge |
| Educational Qualification | Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School (2012) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Donald Banks (computer consultant) |
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| Mother | Carolyn London (medical photographer) |
| Siblings | Devin |
| Children | York Banks Asla (with Erik Asla) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tyra was teased for her appearance as a child and was considered an ugly duckling. | |
| 2. She started modeling at age 15, despite initial rejections from many agencies. | |
| 3. Tyra’s mother has been her manager since the beginning of her career. | |
| 4. She was one of the few Black models to achieve supermodel status. | |
| 5. Tyra's transformation into a curvier model led her to focus on lingerie and swimwear modeling. | |
| 6. She is one of only four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly been ranked among the world's most influential people by Time magazine. | |
| 7. She is one of only seventeen models to be ranked as a Legendary Supermodel by MODELS.com. |