Tyra Lynne Banks

Tyra Banks is an American media personality and entrepreneur who rose to prominence as a pioneering model starting in her teenage years. She achieved historic milestones by becoming the first Black woman to grace the covers of both GQ magazine and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, where she appeared multiple times. During the 1990s and 2000s, Banks established herself among the elite ranks of supermodels, serving as a Victoria's Secret Angel and ranking among the world's highest-paid models. Beyond modeling, she has built a diverse career spanning television production, acting, and writing, establishing herself as a multifaceted entertainer and businesswoman.