The dark-skinned model Tyra Banks first appeared on the catwalk at the age of 17 and made a splash. At that fashion show in Paris, she immediately received 25 offers of cooperation from various designers. Success followed her through life. Now she is 41 years old, in her life she managed to try herself in various professions - as an actress, TV presenter, singer, writer and even producer. Despite the fact that the main field of her activity is the beauty industry, the girl is not at all embarrassed to appear on people with unpainted makeup. A photo where Tyra Banks is without makeup can be easily found on the network, mainly on the model’s page (given in this article).
Star biography
Tyra was born in California, USA on December 4, 1973. From early childhood, the girl knew what she wanted to do in life, and for good reason. The mother of the future model Caroline Banks also worked in the fashion world, however, as a photographer. It was she who in the early stages was engaged in the career of her daughter, acted as her agent.
She divorced her husband Donald Banks when Tyra was 6 years old. But despite everything they managed to maintain a good relationship. Tyra still has an older brother.
After leaving school, the girl entered the university, but did not start her studies - she made a choice in favor of a career in the modeling business and did not fail.
Career model
The future American model hit the age of 15 for the first time in her life. A photo of Tyra graced the cover of Seventeen magazine.
At the age of 17, the whole fashion world already spoke about her. She achieved serious success, worked with brands such as Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Michael Kors and others. She appeared on the covers of various fashion magazines, for example, she starred in a swimsuit for the special issue of the American world-famous sports weekly Sports Illustrated, as well as for GQ magazine and Victoria's Secret catalog.
As Tyra Banks admits, without makeup, she could not have become a model, because cosmetics can work wonders. He considers a high forehead to be his hallmark . He does not hide that he lay down on the surgeon's table to correct the shape of the nose, but he categorically denies the rumors about breast enlargement.
In 2005, at the age of 32, Tyra left the podium to rediscover her talents and achieve new heights.
Tv life
Tyra's first television project was called The Tyra Banks Show. The format of the program corresponded to the best traditions of the American talk show: the shooting took place in front of a live audience, the participants were pop stars, whom Tyra asked questions of interest to the public. Celebrities such as Riana, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment and others came to visit Tyra. The latest release of the show was filmed in 2010.
In 2009, Tyra became the host of the reality show Beauty Inside Out, and Ashton Kutcher became its co-host. The participants of the show fought for a cash prize and the title of the most beautiful person in America, and the main role was played not so much by appearance as by internal beauty.
American Top Model Show
The real popularity of the ex-supermodel was brought by the show “Top Model in American Style”, the first issues of which were shot back in 2003. In this show, Tyra opened the curtain on the real life of models to the audience and participants. She acted not only as a host, but also as a jury and producer. Participants in the project, obsessed with the dream of becoming as successful as the famous presenter, had to complete a number of tasks that were not always directly related to shooting and walking on the catwalk.
Tyra proved herself to be a demanding but fair mentor. The main quality necessary for the model, which she advised the girls to discover in themselves, is individuality. Indeed, without self-confidence and own style in the modeling business, it is impossible to achieve something.
In October 2015, viewers saw the latest episode of the Top American Model show.
No complexes
June 17 this year, the followers of the star in " Instagram ”were shocked - with a photo Tyra Banks looked at them without makeup, completely without makeup. This time, she did not even bother to disguise the bruises under her eyes, did not use any filters or photoshop. In the comments on the selfie, the American model noted that her fans deserve to see her real.
Personal life
Tyra has never been married, but a huge amount is attributed to her in a love relationship. Today, in her "love list" are 30 people, and not all of them are men. Tyra always becomes the initiator of the break herself, if something goes wrong.
Tyra Banks is in a relationship with photographer Eric Asla from Norway. The couple have been together for 2 years. There is no talk of a wedding yet, but the duration of the relationship already indicates that this is not just another fleeting novel.
The only and inimitable dark-skinned model has already entered the history of fashion and television thanks to her hard work and unbridled desire to conquer new heights. A photo where Tyra Banks without makeup does not cause disgust, but rather, makes her respect even more. Such courage and self-irony can only be envied.