Hollywood, Tyra Banks and Black Women

Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2025: See Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Tyra Banks and more shine
Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on February 27, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Tyra Banks 'smizes' on Essence Black Women in Hollywood carpet
Tyra Banks smiled with her eyes, or "smized" as she would put it, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The supermodel coined the term in 2009 on "America's Next Top Model."
Tyra Banks Brought Her Stunning Mother As Her Date For ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The iconic model and ESSENCE March/April 2025 cover star showed up with Ms. Carolyn to accept the brand new Luminary Spotlight honor.
Cynthia Erivo Encourages Black Women to Dream Big at Essence Awards: ‘I Got to Fly and Now the Skies Are Waiting for You Too’
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to dream big and to “take up space.”
Tyra Banks Brings Her Mom to “Essence”'s Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A., Plus Cynthia Erivo, Denise Richards and More
Tyra Banks and her mom, Carolyn London, arrive in style for the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A. on Feb. 27. Stunning solo, Cynthia Erivo hits the carpet at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A. on Feb. 27.
Tyra Banks Stuns On Essence Beauty Cover, Hints At Possible Return To Modeling
Tyra Banks posed for Essence’s 'Beauty Issue' set to hit newsstands on March 18, and the model and runway veteran did not miss.
Tyra Banks Elevates All-Black Look In Bold Photos
Tyra Banks commanded attention with her all-black look at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles. On February 27, the supermodel received the honor of the first-ever Luminary Spotlight Honoree at the prestigious award show.

Tyra Banks, Coyote Ugly

Tyra Banks reflects on tough legacy of 'America's Next Top Model': 'We all evolve'
"We fought to bring diversity to that television show at a time when it didn’t exist, a time when people in the fashion ...
Tyra Banks’ Jaw-Dropping Transformation—And Why She’s Returning to Modeling After 20 Years
Supermodel and entrepreneur Tyra Banks revealed a jaw-dropping transformation as she returns to the modeling world after a 20 year absence.
Tyra Banks Just Confirmed Her Next Big Move in the Fashion World
Tyra Banks is officially back in the modeling world. After a surprise return to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the 51-year-old icon has re-signed with IMG Models. Banks, who made history in the ...
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'She's Older Now': Tyra Banks Leaves Fans Stunned by Her Unrecognizable Look After Ditching Her Signature Smize on Magazine Cover
Tyra Banks still has some atoning to do for the harsh criticisms she dealt on “America’s Next Top Model.” And fans and ...