In 1996, Tyra Banks became the first black woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Banks began modeling as a teen in the late '80s. In her first season at Paris Fashion Week, she walked a record 25 shows, and was even christened the "new Naomi Campbell."
Her modeling career hit a high when she appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue back-to-back in 1996 and 1997.
Today, Banks is best known for her role as the host and head judge of "America's Next Top Model."
Banks, 45, has come a long way since she first appeared on the scene. In 2003, "America's Next Top Model" premiered, giving us an endless supply of iconic quotes, GIFs, and memes. The show wrapped up its 24th season in April 2018.
Banks also hosted her own talk show from 2005 to 2010, starred in the film "Life-Size" and its 2018 sequel, wrote three books, and welcomed a son, York, in 2016.
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