Tyra Banks

1. Tyra Banks is an American model, actress, television personality, and businesswoman.
2. She gained international recognition as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005.
3. Banks hosted *America's Next Top Model* (2003–2010 and 2013–2019), a popular reality television show.
4. She was the host and executive producer of *The Tyra Banks Show* (2005–2021).
5. Banks launched a cosmetics line, Fashion's Greatest Pixie, in 2007.
6. She established a scholarship program for aspiring fashion design students at the University of Central Lancashire.
7. Banks was a judge on *America’s Got Talent* from 2013 to 2020.
8. She has appeared in several films, including *Save the Last Dance* (2001) and *Cadillac Records* (2009).
9. Banks has spoken openly about her experience with alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.

Career

1. Tyra Banks began her career as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 1998.
2. She transitioned to television, hosting MTV's Head Case and the UPN's The Tyra Show (2005-2007).
3. Banks hosted America's Next Top Model (2003-2015), a highly successful modeling competition.
4. She served as a judge on America's Got Talent (2013-2018).
5. Banks has been a judge on Dancing with the Stars since 2005.
6. She hosted The Voice as a coach from 2013 to 2023.
7. Tyra Banks created the "Opportunities High School," a charter school focused on fashion and media careers.

Executive Producer

1. Tyra Banks served as Executive Producer on *America's Next Top Model* (2003-2010, 2013-2018).
2. She was Executive Producer on *The Voice* (2011-2023).
3. Banks served as Executive Producer of *America's Next Top Model* during its initial run and its revival seasons.
4. Her role as Executive Producer involved overseeing all aspects of the show, including casting, judging, and production.
5. During her tenure as Executive Producer, *America's Next Top Model* became a cultural phenomenon, significantly impacting the modeling industry.
6. She also held the position of Executive Producer on *The Voice*, shaping the show's format and creative direction.

Personal Life

1. Tyra Banks was born in Stockton, California, in 1973.
2. She has two children: Baron Davis Banks (born 2002) and Dylan Skye Banks (born 2006).
3. Banks has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression.
4. She has been married twice: to Peter Banks (1995-1996) and Marcus Taylor (2003-2007).
5. Banks's father, Edward Gates, was a truck driver, and her mother, Arlyn Mitchell, was a former model.
6. She has a close relationship with her family, frequently featuring them in her work and personal life.
7. Tyra Banks is a devout Christian.

Family

1. Tyra Banks' mother, Arlene Turner Banks, is a retired minister.
2. She has one sibling, a younger brother named Jamal Banks.
3. Tyra was raised primarily by her mother and grandmother after her parents divorced when she was six years old.
4. She has a close relationship with her grandmother, Valerie Banks.
5. Tyra has spoken about the importance of family in her life and her dedication to maintaining strong familial bonds.
6. She has a niece, Lauryn Banks.

Father: Lin Johnson

1. Lin Johnson was born on August 19, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska.
2. She is a retired teacher.
3. Her father was a Pullman porter named James Johnson, who traveled extensively with the Union Pacific Railroad.
4. Johnson's mother, Esther, was a seamstress.
5. She has three children: Tyra Banks, Jamal Banks, and Fabian “FB” Fuller.
6. Lin Johnson served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959.
7. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Mother: Lori Banks

1. Tyra Banks' mother, Lori Banks, is a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Army.
2. Lori Banks served 20 years in the Army, including a tour in the Persian Gulf War.
3. Tyra Banks credits her military upbringing with fostering her discipline and work ethic.
4. Lori Banks is a licensed clinical social worker.
5. She is a single mother to Tyra.

Relationships

1. Tyra Banks was born on October 26, 1973, in Stockton, California.
2. Her father, Gary Banks, is a retired U.S. Army colonel.
3. Her mother, Arlyn Mitchell Banks, is a former model and a professor at CSU, Stanislaus.
4. She has two older half-siblings: Bryan Banks (a former NFL fullback) and Kimberley Banks (a businesswoman).
5. Tyra Banks has been married to actor and director Gautam Andrade from 2007 to 2008.
6. She was engaged to Jerry Francis from 2010 to 2011.
7. She has a son named Nikko Fabian Barker, born in 2016, with actor Erik Sandberg.
8. She has a daughter named Vivianne Loh, born in 2020.

Partner: Jay Manuel

1. Tyra Banks and Jay Manuel began dating in 2012.
2. They are an item as of late 2023.
3. Jay Manuel was a close friend and creative director for Tyra Banks for many years.
4. They briefly dated during the latter half of the 2010s.
5. Tyra Banks and Jay Manuel have been publicly supportive of each other’s careers.

Children

1. Tyra Banks has two children: Baron Davis Banks and Vivianne Bliss Banks.
2. Baron Davis Banks was born on December 23, 2012.
3. Vivianne Bliss Banks was born on July 21, 2014.
4. Tyra Banks's son, Baron, is the result of her relationship with Val Sikulka.
5. Tyra Banks and Val Sikulka divorced in 2016.

1. Tyra Banks has a younger brother, Jamal Banks.
2. Her parents are Evelyn Banks and Gavyn Banks.
3. She has a sister, Pam Oliver.
4. She was married to Jay Manuel from 2006 to 2011.
5. She has a son, Baron Miles Banks, with Jay Manuel.
6. She has a close relationship with Ingo Swann, a renowned author and pioneer in the field of remote viewing.

Siblings

1. Tyra Banks was born on October 27, 1973, in Stockton, California.
2. Her father, Gerry Banks, is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.
3. Her mother, Arlene Cook, is a former beauty queen and model.
4. She has two older half-siblings: Jamal Banks and Kristoff Smith.
5. Tyra has a blended family with step-children: Jordyn Woods and Elijah Banks.
6. Her parents divorced when she was 18 months old.
7. She has a close relationship with her mother.

Erik Banks

1. Tyra Banks was born on October 27, 1973, in Salinas, California.
2. Her father, Gary Banks, was a career Marine.
3. Her mother, Arlyn Mitchell Banks, is a former model.
4. She has one older half-sister, Valerie Devon.
5. Tyra has two half-brothers: Ron Devon and Erik Devon.
6. Erik Banks is her husband.
7. They have one son together, Nikko Banks, born in 2016.
8. Tyra was raised primarily by her father, Gary, after her parents separated.

Life Events

1. Tyra Banks was born on October 26, 1973, in Stockton, California.
2. She was raised primarily by her grandmother, Arna Banks, after her parents divorced.
3. Tyra spent a significant portion of her childhood in Boulder, Colorado, where she attended Boulder Valley High School.
4. She has a younger brother, Baron Davis, who is a professional basketball player.
5. Tyra has openly discussed her struggles with self-esteem and body image during her teenage years.
6. She was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith but later left the religion.
7. Tyra dated Eddie Guthas in the early 1990s.
8. She dated Richard Roehrick from 1994 to 1996.
9. Tyra dated Peter Kent from 1997 to 1998.
10. She was engaged to Rhett Knight from 2000 to 2004.
11. Tyra Banks has a son, Noah Ariel Bryant, who was born in 2016.
12. She has a daughter, Vivian Loreen Banks, who was born in 2016.
13. Tyra adopted her son, Nikko Garcia, in 2023.

Date of Birth: 1978-09-15

1. Tyra Banks was born on September 15, 1978.
2. She was raised primarily by her grandmother, Arlyn Bridges.
3. Her parents divorced when she was only 16 months old.
4. She has a younger brother, Lamar Banks.
5. She was a child model from the age of 14, starting with Ford Models.
6. She appeared on the cover of *Ebony* magazine at the age of 16, making her the youngest person on the cover at the time.
7. She attended Stanford University but dropped out to pursue her modeling career.
8. She was part of the original cast of *America's Next Top Model*.
9. She has spoken publicly about her struggles with self-esteem and body image.
10. She has a son named Baron Miles Banks Thomas, born in 2016.

Place of Birth: Rockford, Illinois

1. Tyra Banks was born in Rockford, Illinois.
2. She was born on December 14, 1973.
3. Her birthplace is the city of Rockford, Illinois.