Tyra Banks

The Model Tyra Banks

Full Name: Tyra Lynne Banks

Born: December 4, 1973 (age 36) Inglewood, California, U.S.

Occupation: Actress Talk show host

Years active: 1993–present

Salary: $23 million (2008)

Height :5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model in Paris, Milan, London, Tokyo and New York, but television manifestations were her marketable burst through. Banks is the originator and host of the UPN/The CW reality box show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show. In 2009 she was honored by Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) with the fineness in Media Award.

Awards

Teen Choice Awards
Year	Award	For/Result
2007	Teen Choice Award	Choice TV: Personality America`s Next Top Model (2003) Won
2005	Teen Choice Award	Choice TV Personality: Female Nominated
2004	Teen Choice Award	Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Female America`s Next Top Model (2003) Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards
2007	Daytime Emmy	Outstanding Talk Show The Tyra Banks Show (2005) Nominated
2007	Daytime Emmy	Outstanding Talk Show Host The Tyra Banks Show (2005) Nominated

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Reminder: Lauren To Judge On ANTM Tonight

What qualifies Lauren Conrad to be a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model? Well, she has designed her own clothing line and hired models for runway shows; she’s handled castings for photo shoots and fittings while working for Teen Vogue and People’s Revolution. She’s also a spokesperson for Avon’s mark line, a fashionable fixture at N.Y. Fashion Week and has been the subject of many a magazine spread.

Not to mention she’s a longtime fan of the CW’s model competition. “I don’t watch a lot of TV, but it is one of the few shows I watch. I’m such a fan of Tyra. So when they contacted me, I said yes,” Conrad tells PEOPLE. “I knew it would be a great experience.”

What wasn’t quite as easy, breezy or beautiful about the experience was the responsibility of taking one contestant out of the running and ending her runway dreams. “That’s the part I hated,” Conrad says. “It was so hard judging someone as every girl had qualities that should allow them to continue on. I am one of those people that wish they could all be winners.”

Conrad’s episode, which airs tonight on the CW (8 p.m. EST), features a classic ANTM challenge — the nude photo shoot. The contestants posed topless with jockeys and racehorses at the Santa Anita Park racetrack.

Not so standard is the season’s twist which required all of the participants less than 5′7″-tall. But Conrad approves of the change. “I love the twist. I think women of all sizes are beautiful, so it is refreshing to see models of different heights. It’s a bit more relatable to us short girls."

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Lauren Rests Up Before Judgment Day

Lauren Conrad sipped her tea before heading into a spa in LA yesterday — get her look here. Staying healthy is a priority for LC, and taking time to relax is just what she needs to stay on top of her game. Lauren won't be idle for long — she's working on her latest fashion endeavor and will soon help Tyra narrow down the contestants during the next season of America's Next Top Model.

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Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian: Top Model Judges

It looks like Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian's schedules just got a little fuller - they’ve been invited to appear as guest judges on the new season of America’s Next Top Model.

Being that both ladies have an extensive background in fashion, as well as reality television, they are no doubt the perfect choice.

Also on the books for LC - she’ll be debuting her new clothing line for Kohl’s this fall. She’s scheduled to appear on the September 16th episode of Top Model.

As for Kim she’ll join up with Tyra Banks for the October 21st installment of the show.

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