Tyra Banks (December 4, 1973, United States) is one of super model most quoted in the fashion industry. Although her presence on the catwalk has decreased significantly, she has walked for the brand as well Saint Laurent, Victoria’s SecretChanel, Dior And many more who, like this, refer to global fashion. The model never gets tired of working and has embarked on other projects without forgetting her debut. on his occasion 51st birthdayWe are your collection 10 Most Curious Facts.
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© Getty ImagesHe was rejected before he succeeded
While it may seem like she’s always been successful, Tyra Banks has stated on multiple occasions that prior to her first job as a model, They turned him down several times claiming he was too “racist”.. At the age of 16, he started his career Elite Model ManagementAn agency that encouraged him to move to Paris and Milan to begin his career. Such was the success at first Fashion week in the French capital includes 25 shows.
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© Getty ImagesShe has walked continuously for 9 years for Victoria’s Secret
From 1996 to 2005, the model was present 9 editions of the popular lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Additionally, he became and remains the first Afro-descendant to be an angel for the firm The second model that had the opportunity to wear Fantasy bra. For that the chosen model is called Diamond Dream Bra, valuable 3 million dollars And with the total 100 diamonds neckline border and One of 42 carats as the main ingredient.
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© Getty ImagesFeud with Naomi Campbell
Rivalries were common in the modeling world, but two of the industry’s most important models showing off their rivalry was not so common. It all started with Banks, Naomi was already a star and Tyra’s career was starting to take off, which she says sparked. Jealous of the British model.
That for many years Competition has only increased. The point where Tyra even stated that I was afraid When he was with his partner. Years passed and the bad relationship continued, the last thing that is known is that in 2020 Naomi uploaded a story on Instagram with a news item with the headline: “This is why fans are starting to believe that Tyra Banks is the bad girl, not Naomi Campbell,” And that he got no response from the American model.
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© Getty ImagesParticipated in the series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and between Gossip Girl
Her career has not only remained in modeling, but she has also appeared Some of the most popular series His role in art The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Will Smith’s ‘special friend’ was also one of the most admired Gossip Girl where he gave life to Ursula.
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© Getty ImagesHarassment at school
When she was just a child, Tyra Banks suffered bullying by his classmates. It was commonly known as “The Ugly Duckling” because of his thin build and height.Features that later made it what it is today. As the years went by, that experience motivated him Assert self-acceptance and promote good self-esteem.
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© Getty ImagesShe was the model who closed this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
This year shows that despite not walking for the lingerie brand for 19 years, Tyra Banks is and will remain an icon of the brand, which is why she was Model A is selected for closure Victoria’s Secret Parade in 2024. The look was made up of glittery tights, with silver detailing and a metallic cape that gave the brand’s shows a glamorous character.
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© Getty ImagesConflict with your program America’s Next Top Model
In 2003, the program he was the creator and executive producer of began airing: America’s Next Top Modl. he The program was not without controversy And his attitude was harshly criticized. During the quarantine, people started seeing it again and that’s when alarm bells rang. Thousands of people slammed the model for encouraging a competitor to make one black face (makeup in which one’s face is painted black to represent a black person), and that Thin people get better treatment by the organization.
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© Getty ImagesShe had a child through surrogacy
In 2016, their first and only child was born. With photographer Eric Asla, aka York Banks Asla. When the child is born The model was 42 years old through SurrogacyAlthough he is her biological son.
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© Getty ImagesCreated an ice cream company
As incredible as it may seem, Tyra Banks has created her own ice cream company Smize Dream. The model has assured on various occasions that she is a stunner Passionate about ice creamAnd that’s why he decided to venture into this process. The company had considerable success at the time of its establishment, but then there was no initiative to expand the product, causing the company to lag behind.
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© Getty ImagesModel, actress, producer and businessman is also an author
No one can doubt the versatile profile of Tyra Banks, over time she has shown that her other skill is writing. In 2011, he launched The title is a novel Modelland, Based on her own experience as a model, and that Top of the best seller list of New York Times Best Seller List. He also co-authored the book of the title Tyra’s beauty, inside and out and between Perfect is boringwhich he wrote with his mother.
