First African-American woman on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, creator and host of America's Next Top Model, Emmy Award-winning talk show host (The Tyra Banks Show)
Previously dated Erik Asla (photographer and father of her son)
One son, York Banks Asla
Modeling, television production, hosting, acting, endorsements, business ventures
Founder of Tyra Beauty (cosmetics line), Modelland (interactive theme park concept and book), and multiple brand collaborations
Image source:IG/tyrabanks
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