Tyra Banks Through the Years: Photos of the Model on Her 50th Birthday

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December 4, 2023 9:59PM EST
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Tyra Banks celebrated her 50th birthday on December 4 via social media with makeup-free selfies. See pics of the supermodel-turned-media mogul through the years.

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Tyra Banks Through The Years — Photos

Tyra Banks Through The Years — Photos
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Tyra Banks is one of the most powerful supermodels ever. She started modeling in the 1990s and became one of the premier supermodels of the time. Tyra walked countless runways and appeared on multiple magazine covers. She was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from the late ’90s to early ’00s. She also started acting in the 1990s. Tyra appeared in movies like ‘Life-Size,’ ‘Higher Learning,’ and more. She notably appeared in ‘Coyote Ugly in 2000. Tyra became the host of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ in 2003. She hosted the first 22 cycles of the show. Tyra continued her hosting reign and got her own talk show. ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ won two Daytime Emmys during its run. She went on to host ‘America’s Got Talent’ for two seasons and is now the host of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ She began hosting in 2020. See more photos of Tyra Banks through the years in our gallery now.

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Tyra Banks In 1995

Tyra Banks In 1995
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Tyra Banks looked gorgeous in a beaded herb print bustier and stretch satin skirt during the showing of Nicole Miller’s Spring 1995 women’s wear collection. Tyra was one of the biggest supermodels of the ’90s. 

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Tyra Banks With Will Smith & Alfonso Ribeiro

Tyra Banks With Will Smith & Alfonso Ribeiro
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Tyra Banks started acting in 1993. She played Jackie Ames in 7 episodes of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ 

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Tyra Banks In ‘Life-Size’

Tyra Banks In ‘Life-Size’
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Tyra Banks starred as Eve in the 2000 TV movie ‘Life-Size.’ Lindsay Lohan was her co-star. 

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Tyra Banks In ‘Coyote Ugly’

Tyra Banks In ‘Coyote Ugly’
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Tyra Banks starred as Zoe in the 2000 movie ‘Coyote Ugly.’ The film has become a cult classic. 

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Tyra Banks At The 2002 VS Fashion Show

Tyra Banks At The 2002 VS Fashion Show
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Tyra Banks sizzled in black lingerie on the runway during the 2002 VS Fashion Show. She was a VS Angel from 1997 to 2005. 

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Tyra Banks At The 2003 VS Fashion Show

Tyra Banks At The 2003 VS Fashion Show
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Tyra Banks slayed while walking down the runway during the 2003 show. Tyra wore sexy silk lingerie for this runway look. 

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Tyra Banks At The 2005 Daytime Emmys

Tyra Banks At The 2005 Daytime Emmys
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Tyra Banks attended the 2005 Daytime Emmys in New York City. She wowed in a glamorous black dress. 

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Tyra Banks In Black Lingerie

Tyra Banks In Black Lingerie
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Tyra Banks walked the runway at the 2005 VS Fashion Show is this black bustier. She also wore gorgeous wings as she strutted her stuff. 

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Tyra Banks At The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Tyra Banks At The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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Tyra Banks rocked this gorgeous red lingerie for the 2005 VS Fashion Show. She slayed in a number of runway looks. 

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Tyra Banks On ‘ANTM’

Tyra Banks On ‘ANTM’
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Tyra Banks was the host of the first 22 cycles of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’ Rita Ora hosted cycle 23, and then Tyra returned for season 24. 

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Tyra Banks On ‘AGT’

Tyra Banks On ‘AGT’
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Tyra Banks rocked this red sequin dress during ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 13. She hosted the show for two seasons. 

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Tyra Banks In ‘Life-Size 2’

Tyra Banks In ‘Life-Size 2’
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Tyra Banks returned to the role of Eve in the 2020 TV movie ‘Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve.’ Lindsay Lohan did not return. Francia Raisa starred alongside Tyra.

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Tyra Banks On ‘DWTS’

Tyra Banks On ‘DWTS’
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Tyra Banks became the new host of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ starting in season 29. She wowed fans every week with her glamorous wardrobe. 

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