| First Name |
Tyra
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| Middle Name |
Lynne
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| Last Name |
Banks
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| Full Name at Birth |
Tyra Lynne Banks
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| Alternative Name |
Ty, Big Buddy, Lady T L B, Bbq, BanX
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| Birthday |
4th December, 1973
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| Birthplace |
Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Weight |
150lbs (68 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Green
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| Hair Color |
Dyed Brown
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| Distinctive Feature |
Eyes, Body, Skin
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| University |
Claremont McKenna College, Loyola Marymount College, Harvard Business School (2011)
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| Occupation Text |
Television personality, producer, businesswoman, model, actress, singer, author
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| Occupation |
TV Personality
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| Claim to Fame |
creating, producing, and presenting the long-running reality television series America's Next Top Model, and for hosting the two-time Emmy award-winning daytime talk show The Tyra Banks Show
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| Year(s) Active |
1991 - Present, Modeling information, 1991–present, Model:, 1991–2005, Television personality/producer:, 2003–present, Actress:, 1993–present
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
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| 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).
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| Bust (inches) |
36
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| Cup Size |
C
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| Waist (inches) |
24
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| Hips (inches) |
36
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| Clothes Size |
6
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| Shoe Size |
9
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| 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
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| Father |
Donald Banks, Clifford Johnson (step father)
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| Mother |
Carolyn London - Johnson
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| Brother |
Devin Banks
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| 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
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| Associated People |
Oprah Winfrey (her rolemodel), Barack Obama (he is also a friend and like a brother to her)
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| Pets |
Little TJ (Dog)
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| Favorite Movies |
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
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| Favorite TV Shows |
Will And Grace, Heroes, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
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| Favorite Bands |
Boyz Ii Men, Extreme
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| 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)
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| Favorite Places |
Tokyo, Japan, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, Madrid, China, London
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| Favorite Foods |
Rib Eye Steaks, Cream Of Wheat With Lots Of Sugar And Butter, Pad Thai, Tea With Milk And Sugar, Cheetos, Ice Cream
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| Favorite Colors |
Black, Green, Yellow
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| Favorite Accessories |
Sunglasses
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Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973), also known as BanX, is an American model, television personality, producer, writer, and actress. Born in Inglewood, California, she began her career as a model at the age of 15 and was the first Black American woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on which she appeared three times. Banks was one of only a few Black models to achieve Supermodel status. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, Banks was one of the world's top-earning models.
