Tyra Banks Addresses America's Next Top Model Backlash

Tyra Banks Defends Legacy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Despite Criticism
Tyra Banks is well aware of the criticism surrounding “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) but believes the show’s impact on diversity and representation shouldn’t be ignored. Speaking at Essence’s 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards last Thursday,
Tyra Banks: ‘I Said Some Dumb Sh*t’ On ‘America’s Next Top Model’
Tyra Banks admitted to saying some "dumb sh*t" on her hit model competition reality show, but she didn't hesitate sharing the show's impact.
Tyra Banks Addresses ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Backlash: “Did We Get It Right? Hell No”
Tyra Banks discussed how 'America's Next Top Model' didn't always 'get it right' at a speech made during Essence's Black Women in Hollywood awards.
Tyra Banks Admits She ‘Said Some Dumb S–t’ on ‘Top Model’
Still, "I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the Internet when there were 24 cycles of changing the world," she tells attendees at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awa
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 industry were telling me, 'Oh, you putting girls from the hood on your show?' " Banks said.
Tyra Banks addresses ‘America’s Next Top Model’ criticism: ‘I said some dumb s—t’
Did we get it right? Hell no. I said some dumb s–t. But I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the internet,” the model said.
Tyra Banks Addresses “America’s Next Top Model” Backlash in Speech: ‘Did We Get It Right? Hell No“. ”I Said Some Dumb S---’
I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the Internet when there were 24 cycles of changing the world,” Banks said at a Feb. 27 awards show
Tyra Banks Responds to Backlash Against America's Next Top Model with Speech: "Did We Get It Right?"
Tyra Banks acknowledged past mistakes on 'America's Next Top Model' but emphasized the show's role in promoting diversity. Despite criticism, Banks is proud of the industry changes sparked by the show and remains committed to inclusivity.
Tyra Banks admits she ‘said some dump ‘s–t’ on America’s Next Top Model
Tyra Banks acknowledged her past missteps on America’s Next Top Model during her speech at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, stating: “I said some dumb shit.” The event recognized Banks as its inaugural Luminary Spotlight recipient on Feb.
Tyra Banks Shares Rare Comments on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Criticism: ‘Did We Get It Right? Hell No’
Tyra Banks is aware of the criticism surrounding her long-running reality show America’s Next Top Model, but she refuses to tarnish its legacy. While accepting the first-ever Luminary Spotlight honor at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday,
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