According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Tyra Banks was the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine and on the cover of the Victoria''s Secret catalog. In addition to her impressive modeling career, Banks is also a well-known personality and producer. Her modeling competition show, America''s Next Top Model, ran on major cable networks for twenty-two seasons. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Tyra Banks, discussing her childhood, success in modeling, mentoring, television career, and more.
