- American television personality, producer, businessperson, author, and former model
- As of 2019, she was the 29th highest-paid television host in the world, earning an estimated $25 million
- Forbes estimated that she was the world's highest-earning model in 1998
- One of the most successful models in the world
- Has appeared on more than 300 covers of magazines worldwide, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, and ELLE
- Has walked the runway for some of the world's top fashion designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Victoria's Secret
- Hosted her own talk show, "The Tyra Banks Show", from 2005 to 2010
- Developed and hosted the successful reality television show "America's Next Top Model"
- Founded her own production company, Bankable Productions
- Authored several books, including "Modelland" and "The Beauty Bible"
- Launched her own line of cosmetics, Tyra Beauty
- Established the Tyra Banks Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women
- Has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and the induction into the Black Entertainment Walk of Fame