Tyra Banks, born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California, rose to fame as a supermodel in the 1990s, becoming the first African American woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She transitioned from modeling to television, creating and hosting the reality show "America's Next Top Model," which became a cultural phenomenon. Banks is also an accomplished actress and entrepreneur, founding her own production company and launching a cosmetics line. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance, using her platform to inspire and empower others.
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