First NameTyraMiddle NameLynneLast NameBanksFull Name at BirthTyra Lynne BanksAlternative NameTy, Big Buddy, Lady T L B, Bbq, BanXAge50 yearsBirthday4th December, 1973BirthplaceInglewood, Los Angeles, California, USAHeight5' 10" (178 cm)Weight150lbs (68 kg)BuildVoluptuousEye ColorHazelHair ColorBrown - DarkDistinctive FeatureEyes, Body, SkinZodiac SignSagittariusSexualityStraightReligionChristianEthnicityMultiracialNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolImmaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles, California, USAUniversityClaremont McKenna College, Loyola Marymount College, Harvard Business School (2011)Occupation TextTelevision personality, producer, businesswoman, model, actress, singer, authorOccupationTV PersonalityClaim to Famecreating, 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 ShowYear(s) Active1991 - Present, Modeling information, 1991–present, Model:, 1991–2005, Television personality/producer:, 2003–present, Actress:, 1993–presentTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)William Morris Endeavor EntertainmentBrand EndorsementLens 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).Bust (inches)36Cup SizeCWaist (inches)24Hips (inches)36Clothes Size6Shoe Size9Official Websites missthotmail.com, tyra.com, Modeling information, FatherDonald Banks, Clifford Johnson (step father)MotherCarolyn London - JohnsonBrotherDevin BanksFriendKimora 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 WebbAssociated PeopleOprah Winfrey (her rolemodel), Barack Obama (he is also a friend and like a brother to her)PetsLittle TJ (Dog)Favorite MoviesCharlie And The Chocolate FactoryFavorite TV ShowsWill And Grace, Heroes, The Daily Show With Jon StewartFavorite BandsBoyz Ii Men, ExtremeFavorite SongsIf 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 PlacesTokyo, Japan, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, Madrid, China, LondonFavorite FoodsRib Eye Steaks, Cream Of Wheat With Lots Of Sugar And Butter, Pad Thai, Tea With Milk And Sugar, Cheetos, Ice CreamFavorite ColorsBlack, Green, YellowFavorite AccessoriesSunglasses

Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973), also known as BanX, is an American television personality, model, producer, writer, and actress. Born in Inglewood, California, she began her career as a model at the age of 15, and was the first African-American woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on which she appeared three times. 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.