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Tyra Lynne Banks Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 4, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Tyra Lynne Banks is an American journalist best known for playing Creator & Host in America's Next Top Model.

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Best Known For:America's Next Top Model
Breakthrough:First African-American model to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1996

10 Quick Facts About Tyra Lynne Banks

  • Full Name: Tyra Lynne Banks
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: America's Next Top Model
  • Current Role: TV Personality & Entrepreneur
  • Current Employer:Smize And Dream
  • Age: 52 years old
  • Date of Birth: December 4, 1973
  • Place of Birth: Inglewood, California
  • Marital Status: Single

Tyra Lynne Banks Age

Tyra Lynne Banks is 52 years old. She was born on December 4, 1973, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Tyra Lynne Banks Height

Tyra Lynne Banks stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.

Education

She attended Harvard Business School, where she earned a Certificate in Owner/President Management Program.

  • Harvard Business School
    • Qualification: Certificate
    • Field of Study: Owner/President Management Program
    • Period: 2011–2012

Career & Work

Tyra Lynne Banks' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Victoria's Secret.

Organization: Victoria's Secret
Role: Victoria's Secret Angel
Period: 1997–2005
Details: USA

Rise to Fame

Tyra Lynne Banks rose to prominence for her role on the television show America's Next Top Model.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes America's Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show.

Other

  • Work: America's Next Top Model (Creator & Host, 2003–present)
  • Work: The Tyra Banks Show (Host, 2005–2010)

Awards & Achievements

  • Daytime Emmy Award — NATAS — The Tyra Banks Show

Tyra Lynne Banks Family & Relationships

Tyra Lynne Banks is single. She has 1 child, including York Banks Asla.

  • Father: Donald Banks
  • Mother: Carolyn London
  • Siblings:
    • Devin Banks
  • Children:
    • York Banks Asla (2016)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Tyra coined the term 'smize' (smiling with your eyes) on America's Next Top Model.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Tyra Lynne Banks
  • Popular As: BanX
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 4, 1973
  • Age: 52
  • Birthday: December 4
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Inglewood, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 10 in
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Donald Banks
  • Mother: Carolyn London
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tyrabanks

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