Short biography: Her parents divorced when she was six years old. She has a brother, Devin. She was very tall as a child and her brother and her classmates used to tease her about that. There were many days when she would go home crying. Finally in high school her life brightened when she decided to start modeling. She was all ready to go to Loyola Marymount College when she was offered a contract with the Elite agency when she was seventeen. Instead of going to college she moved to Paris for 12 months. After her trip to Paris, she moved back to the U.S. where she continued modeling, becoming more well known.
Philanthropy: the Tyra banks TZONE foundation invests in girls and young women to help them realize their ambitions, discover new possibilities within themselves, and approach life's challenges with fierce determination
Interview: what were your obstacles as a black entrepreneur? What were your most memorable moments in your life? What did you want to be when you were little? How did the past inspire you to become who you are today?
Americas next top model An American reality television series and competition between women who will be the next top model. Tyra banks created the show and is also the host and executive producer.