Tyra Banks Biography
Tyra Banks is best known as Television personality, producer, businesswoman, model, actress, singer, author who has an estimated Net Worth of $90 Million. As one of the world's most influential people, she created the television series America's Next Top Model and makeup line TYRA Beauty. She went on to host The Tyra Banks Show from 2005 to 2010. Also an actress, she starred in Life-Size and its sequel, Life-Size 2. She was born on December 4,1973, Inglewood, CA. She gained fame for appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue twice and modeling as one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels. She was raised by a NASA photographer and a computer consultant and modeled while attending Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. She has walked the runway for many high-end fashion companies including Calvin Klein. She was born to photographer Carolyn London, who has worked as her manager. She has an older brother named Devin. From 2001 to 2004, she dated NBA player Chris Webber. In 2016, she became a mother with the birth of her son York via surrogacy with her then-boyfriend Erik Asla. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius
Tyra Banks Bio, Wiki
First Name | Tyra |
Middle Name | Lynne |
Last Name | Banks |
Full Name at Birth | Tyra Lynne Banks |
Alternative Name | Ty, Big Buddy, Lady T L B, Bbq, BanX |
Age | 46 years |
Birthday | 4th December, 1973 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Height | 5' 10″ (178 cm) |
Weight | 130lbs (59 kg) |
Build | Slim |
Eye Color | Green |
Hair Color | Dyed Brown |
Distinctive Feature | Eyes, Body, Skin |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Christian |
Ethnicity | Multiracial |
Nationality | American |
High School | Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles, California |
University | Claremont McKenna College, Loyola Marymount College, : Harvard Business School (2011) |
Occupation Text | Television personality, producer, businesswoman, model, actress, singer, author |
Occupation | TV Personality |
Claim to Fame | Victoria's Secret Angel, America's Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show, America's Got Talent |
Year(s) Active | 1991 – Present, Modeling information, 1991–present, Model:, 1991–2005, Television personality/producer:, 2003–present, Actress:, 1993–present |
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment |
Brand Endorsement | Lens Crafters, CoverGirl, Dolce & Gabbana, Nike, Victoria's Secret, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Elite Chocolate, Escada, H&m, Got Milk?, United Colors of Benetton, Print ad for Liz Claiborne (1993), Print ad for America's Milk Processors “got milk?” milk mustache campaign (1998). |
Bust (inches) | 36 |
Cup Size | C |
Waist (inches) | 24 |
Hips (inches) | 36 |
Clothes Size | 6 |
Shoe Size | 9 |
Official Websites | www.tyrabanks.com, www.thetyrashow.com, www.tzone.com, missthotmail.com, tyra.com, nymag.com/fashion/models/tbanks/tyrabanks/, models.com/people/Tyra-Banks, www.nndb.com/people/757/000025682/, twitter.com/tyrabanks, instagram.com/tyrabanks#, www.facebook.com/TyraBanks, http://tyra.com/, Modeling information, http://tyra.com |
Father | Donald Banks, Clifford Johnson (step father) |
Mother | Carolyn London – Johnson |
Brother | Devin Banks |
Friend | Kimora Lee Simmons (served as maid of honor at the wedding), Russell Simmons (godmother of daughter Ming Lee), Tasha Smith (actress, appearances on The Tyra Show and America's Next Top Model), Isiah Thomas (coach of the Knicks and is an uncle figure to her), Beyonce Knowles (the two have also been mistaken for one another), Naomi Campbell (the two reconciled on her talk show (November 2005)), Clay Aiken, Janet Jackson, Will Smith (also dated for sometimes), Tiger Woods (best friend even after their break up), Ashanti, Alicia Keys, Selita Ebanks, Karen Mulder, Niki Taylor, Heidi Klum, Crystal Renn, Marcus Schenkenberg, Britney Spears, Tyson Beckford, Chanel Iman, Iman, Noemie Lenoir, Beverly Peele, Veronica Webb |
Associated People | Oprah Winfrey (her rolemodel), Barack Obama (he is also a friend and like a brother to her) |
Pets | Little TJ (Dog) |
Favorite Movies | Charlie And The Chocolate Factory |
Favorite TV Shows | Will And Grace, Heroes, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart |
Favorite Bands | Boyz Ii Men, Extreme |
Favorite Songs | If Only For One Night (Luther Vandross), Deja Vu (Beyonce), I'm Every Woman (Chaka Khan), Get Off (Prince), Just For Today (Indie Arie), One More Chance (Biggie) |
Favorite Places | Tokyo, Japan, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, Madrid, China, London |
Favorite Foods | Rib Eye Steaks, Cream Of Wheat With Lots Of Sugar And Butter, Pad Thai, Tea With Milk And Sugar, Cheetos, Ice Cream |
Favorite Colors | Black, Green, Yellow |
Favorite Accessories | Sunglasses |
Tyra Banks Dating, Husband, Boyfriends and Relationships
Tyra Banks is currently single.- Keith Carlos and Tyra Banks had an encounter in Jan 2014.
- Erik Asla and Tyra Banks dated from 2013 to September, 2017.
- Drake and Tyra Banks had an encounter in May 2012.
- Rob Evans and Tyra Banks had an encounter in 2012.
- John Utendahl and Tyra Banks dated from 2007 to 2011.
- Giancarlo Marcaccini and Tyra Banks dated from 2005 to 2006.
- Tyra Banks and Chris Webber dated from December, 2001 to September, 2004.
- Teresa Weatherspoon is rumored to have hooked up with Tyra Banks in Sep 1999.
- Tyra Banks and Seal dated from 1996 to October, 1996.
- Tyra Banks and John Singleton dated from 1993 to 1996.
- Will Smith and Tyra Banks dated from 1993 to 1994.
- Tyra Banks and Craig Taylor had a relationship from 1990 to 1990.
- Tyler Perry is rumored to have hooked up with Tyra Banks.
- Tyra Banks is rumored to have hooked up with Mark Messier.
- Tyra Banks is rumored to have hooked up with Rick Fox.
- Brian White is rumored to have hooked up with Tyra Banks.
- Rupert Everett is rumored to have hooked up with Tyra Banks.
Tyra Banks Children
Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
---|---|---|---|---|
York | Male | 27th January, 2016 | 4 years old | Erik Asla |
Tyra Banks Movies and TV Shows
Film | Year | Character | Type |
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The Chicken Squad | 2020 | Doug | TV Show |
Life-Size 2 | 2018 | Eve | TV Movie |
Black-ish | 2014 | Gigi | TV Show |
Laços de Sangue | 2010 | Self on TV | TV Show |
Shake It Up | 2010 | Mrs. Burke | TV Show |
Glee | 2009 | Bichette | TV Show |
Tropic Thunder | 2008 | Tyra Banks – The Tyra Banks Show | Movie |
Gossip Girl | 2007 | Ursula Nyquist | TV Show |
All of Us | 2003 | Roni | TV Show |
Eight Crazy Nights | 2002 | Victoria's Secret Gown (voice) | Movie |
Halloween: Resurrection | 2002 | Nora | Movie |
American Dreams | 2002 | Carolyn Gill | TV Show |
Coyote Ugly | 2000 | Zoe | Movie |
Love & Basketball | 2000 | Kyra Kessler | Movie |
Soul Food | 2000 | Nina Joseph | TV Show |
Love Stinks | 1999 | Holly Garnett | Movie |
Felicity | 1998 | Jane Scott | TV Show |
The Hughleys | 1998 | Nicole | TV Show |
Just Shoot Me! | 1997 | Tyra Banks | TV Show |
Higher Learning | 1995 | Deja | Movie |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | Barbie Q. Pepper | TV Show |
MADtv | 1995 | Katisha | TV Show |
The Wonderful World of Disney | 1995 | Eve | TV Show |
Extra Terrorestrial Alien Encounter | 1994 | Hostess | Short Film |
All That | 1994 | Customer | TV Show |
New York Undercover | 1994 | Natasha Claybourne | TV Show |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990 | Jackie Ames | TV Show |
Rugrats | Brett | Movie | |
Beauty | Movie |
Tyra Banks Music Videos
Year | Music video | Artist |
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1991 | “Black or White” | Michael Jackson |
1991 | “Love Thing” | Tina Turner |
1992 | “Too Funky” | George Michael |
1995 | “Trife Life” | Mobb Deep |
1996 | “Don't Wanna Lose You” | Lionel Richie |
2004 | “Shake Ya Body” | Herself |
2015 | “BOOTYful” | Herself |
2016 | “Child's Play” | Drake |
Tyra Banks Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $90 Million |
Income Source | Primary Income source TV Show Host (profession). |