Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks, also known as BanX, is an American television personality, model, producer, writer, and actress.
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Tyra Banks is an American TV host, model, actress and entrepreneur. She is best known for hosting the hit shows "America's Next Top Model" and "The Tyra Banks Show." Banks is also a business mogul, creating the fashion line Tyra Beauty and her own production company, Bankable Productions.
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5 Interesting Facts about Tyra Banks
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First African American Woman to be a Cover Model
Tyra Banks was the first African American woman to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue in 1997, breaking down racial barriers in the fashion industry.
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Named as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People
In 2004, Tyra Banks was included in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people.
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Received an Honorary Doctorate from Harvard University
Tyra Banks received an honorary doctorate in May 2011 from Harvard University for her work in the fashion and beauty industry.
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Founded Bankable Studios
In 2006, Tyra Banks founded Bankable Studios, an entertainment production company that focuses on creating content for women and young adults.
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Published “Modelland” Novel
In 2010, Tyra Banks published her first novel, Modelland, about four teenage girls who are chosen to attend a mysterious modeling academy.
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Tyra Banks is an American television personality, businesswoman, and fashion model born on December 4, 1973. She is currently 49 years old. Tyra is best known as the creator and host of the popular reality TV show 'America's Next Top Model', and was the first African American to have her own U.S. talk show.
Tyra Banks has an estimated net worth of $90M. The American model, actress, producer and businesswoman has earned her wealth from modeling, television shows, business ventures, and investments. Banks became an influential part of the industry by breaking racial stereotypes and pioneering the first modeling show, America's Next Top Model.