Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks (Tyra Lynne Banks) was born on December 4th, 1973 and is currently 52 years old. Tyra Banks was born in Inglewood, California, USA.
Tyra Banks is best known as an actress, supermodel, and TV host who hosted
America’s Next Top Model. While she was a model, she modeled for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, and other big names and has been on the cover of influential magazines such as
Elle,
Vogue,
Cosmopolitan, and
Harper’s Bazaar.
Tyra was still in her teens when she began her modeling career and went on to become one of the most defining models. Banks would become the first African American woman to grace the covers of
Victoria’s Secret catalog, the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and
GQ. She is also the first African American woman to get a contract with Victoria’s Secret.
In 2003, Tyra Banks changed trajectory and went to TV as she became the host of
America’s Next Top Model. She would also start hosting the
Tyra Show, even as she featured in feature films such as the 2009 film
Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Tyra is the owner of a digital media, publishing, movie, and TV-creating company in New York City known as
Banks’ Bankable Enterprises. Banks also works with
Random House, which takes care of her publishing projects. It is under
Random House that she publishes most of her books.
In 2011, Tyra Banks published her first novel
Modelland, which tells the story of Tookie De La Creme, who is invited to the mysterious and exclusive Modelland, despite her disheveled experience. However, she finds herself invited and in the place every girl would do anything to be in. She had never believed in that world, but now that she is here, she will do anything to stay.
Tyra’s
Beauty Inside & Out is a work in which Banks offers a look into her experience. While many people believe that supermodels never have confidence issues, she lets her readers in on her experiences with broken hearts, poor body image, and chronic warts. However, Tyra Banks also offers practical tips on how to feel more beautiful inside and out.
In
Perfect is Boring, Tyra Banks teams up with Carolyn, her mother, as they share her journey toward becoming a supermodel and entrepreneur. Sharing Carolyn’s tough love and pep talks, they show you the importance of good parenting in ensuring that children turn out well.
Related Authors
Fans of Tyra Banks also enjoy these authors:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Charles Dickens, author of: A Christmas Carol.
- David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
- Dean Koontz, author of the Odd Thomas Series.
Tyra Banks: F.A.Q
When was Tyra Banks Born? How old is Tyra Banks?
Tyra Banks was born on December 4th, 1973. Tyra Banks is currently 52 years old.
Where was Tyra Banks Born?
Tyra Banks was born in Inglewood, California, USA and is American.
What was the first book Tyra Banks wrote?
The first book written by Tyra Banks was Tyra's Beauty Inside Out, published in 1998.
What was the most recent book Tyra Banks wrote?
Her most recently released work was Perfect Is Boring on April 3rd, 2018.
Are there upcoming new books by Tyra Banks?
Tyra Banks does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Tyra Banks written?
Tyra Banks has written 3 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 1 Standalone Novel, 2 Non-Fiction Books.