Tyra Banks
| First Name | Tyra |
| Middle Name | Lynne |
| Last Name | Banks |
| Full Name at Birth | Tyra Lynne Banks |
| Other Names | TyBig BuddyLady T L B |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1973 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles, California |
| University | Claremont McKenna CollegeLoyola Marymount College |
| Occupation | Model, Talk Show host |
| Occupation Category | Model |
| Claim to Fame | Coyote Ugly |
| Brand Endorsements | Lens Crafters (Model)Covergirl (Model)Dolce & Gabbana (Model)Nike (Model)Victoria Secret (Model)Tommy Hilfiger (Model)Ralph LaurenYves Saint LaurentElite ChocolateEscadaH&MGot Milk? |
| Measurements (inches) | 36C-24-36 |
| Dress Size | 6 |
| Shoe Size | 9 |
| Official Website | WWW.TYRABANKS.COMthetyrashow.comtzone.commissthotmail.comtyra.com |
| Father | Don Banks (Her parents divorced when she was six years old)Clifford Johnson (step father) |
| Mother | Carolyn London |
| Brother(s) | Devin Banks |
| Friends | 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 Americas Next Top Model), Isiah Thomas (coach of the Knicks and is an Uncle figure to Tyra Banks), Beyonce Knowles (The two have also been mistaken for one another), Naomi Campbell (The two reconciled on her talk show, "The Tyra Banks Show" (2005) (November 2005)), Clay Aiken, solange (beyonce little sister), janet jackson, will smith (dated for sometimes), tiger woods (best friend even after their brake up), Ashanti, alicia keys (and also an associate) |
| Associated People | oprah winfery (her rolemodel)gabrelis unionbrandyBarack Obama (He is also a friend and like a brother to tyra) |
| Pets | Little TJ (Dog - illege to cat but not dog) |
| Favorite Movies | Charlie And The Chocolate Factory |
| Favorite TV Shows | Will And GraceHeroesThe Daily Show With Jon Stewart |
| Favorite Bands | Boyz Ii MenExtreme |
| 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 |
| Favorite Foods | Rib Eye SteaksCream Of Wheat With Lots Of Sugar And ButterPad ThaiTea With Milk And SugarCheetosIce Cream |
Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973) is an American model, media personality, comedienne, actress, occasional singer, and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model in Paris, Milan, London, Tokyo, and New York, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough. Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The CW reality television show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.
Lucy Rank
#99
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"
Filmography
Selected Tyra Banks film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1994
Extra Terrorestrial Alien Encounter
Hostess
Producer Credits
2009
True Beauty
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Writer Credits
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