Tyra Banks Bio Age Height Weight Measurements Bra Size
Tyra Lynne Banks was born in Inglewood, California, United States, on December 4, 1973, is an American model and actress. She began her modeling career at the age of fifteen. She made her catwalk debut for Chanel in 1992. Graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1993 and 1997, she also appeared in 1996, 1998, 2014 and 2019. She was the first African-American woman on the covers of GQ, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria’s Secret catalog. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005 also walked in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2024. Founded the cosmetics brand, Tyra Beauty in 2014.
Attended John Burroughs Middle School. Graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles (1991). Has one brother, Devin. Has African, British and Native American ancestry. She co-authored book "Tyra's Beauty, Inside and Out" (1998). Published a young adult novel "Modelland" in 2010. She co-authored a book "Perfect is Boring" (2018), with her mother, Carolyn London.
She recorded a song "Fashón" (2021), with musician Todrick Hall. Featured in music videos for Michael Jackson "Black or White" (1991), Tina Turner "Love Thing" (1991), George Michael "Too Funky" (1992), Mobb Deep "Trife Life" (1995), Lionel Richie "Don't Wanna Lose You" (1996) and Drake "Child's Play" (2016).
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Tyra Banks height is 5' 10" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 178 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 141 іn pоunds or 64 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 51 years old. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 37-24-36 in inches or 94-61-91.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34C with cup size C. Her net worth is around 90 million dollars.
Birth Date:
December 4, 1973
Age:
51 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Sagittarius
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Hazel
Net Worth:
$90 Million
Height:
5 ft 10 in | 178 cm
Weight:
64 kg | 141 lbs
Body Measurements:
37-24-36 in | 94-61-91.5 cm
Bra Size:
34C
Shoe Size:
9 US | 39.5 EU
Relationships
She dated actor Will Smith (1993-1994), American film director John Singleton (1993-1996), English musician Seal (1996), basketball player Chris Webber (2001-2004) and American investment banker John Utendahl (2007-2011).
She was in a relationship with Norwegian photographer Erik Asla (2013-2017), they have one son, York Banks-Asla, via surrogacy.
Best Movies
She made her big screen debut in drama film Higher Learning (1995) in role as Deja.
Love Stinks (1999) - Holly Garnett
Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) - Herself
Love & Basketball (2000) - Kyra Kessler
Coyote Ugly (2000) - Zoe
Halloween: Resurrection (2002) - Nora
Tropic Thunder (2008) - The Tyra Banks Show
Life-Size 2 (2018) - Eve
TV shows
She began her acting career on television, in sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993) in role as Jackie Ames.
She won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Talk Show Informative for her own television talk show, The Tyra Banks Show (2005–2010).
New York Undercover (1997) ABC - Natasha Claybourne
Felicity (2000) - Jane Scott
Soul Food (2001) Showtime - Nina Joseph
American Dreams (2004) NBC - Carolyn Gill
All of Us (2004) - Roni
Gossip Girl (2009) - Ursula Nyquist
Shake It Up (2012-2013) - Mrs. Burke
Glee (2013) - Bichette
She had her own talk show The Tyra Banks Show (2008-2010).
Black-ish (2016) ABC - Gigi
She was executive producer and former presenter and judge of America's Next Top Model (2003-2015).
Editorials Covers
Has been featured on numerous magazine covers including Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Vogue, Mega magazine, Zink Magazine, West East Magazine, Arise, Hamptons, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Arena, Elle, Paper Magazine, OOB Magazine, Sunday Telegraph Australia, Ocean Drive.
Advertising campaigns
H&M, Pepsi, Milk, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria’s Secret, Yves Saint Laurent, Moschino, Nine West, CoverGirl, Escada.
Fashion Shows
Walked runway for Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Christian Dior, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Herve Leger, Valentino, Fendi, Isaac Mizrahi, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel, Michael Kors.
Agencies
Represented by agencie Milan d'management group.