The net worth of Tyra Banks is estimated to be $90 million as of the mid-2016.
Tyra Banks, a model, actress, television personality, and producer, was born on 4th December 1973 in Inglewood, California, USA. She is of African, Native American and British descent. Tyra’s mother, Caroline London, worked as a NASA photographer, while her father, Donald Banks, worked as a computer consultant. Tyra Banks started her modeling career in 1988 by signing a contract with Elite Model Management. She gained popularity from her work in Europe with brands like Fendi, Valentino, Chanel, and others. Moreover, she appeared on the covers of popular magazines such as Elle, GQ, and Vogue. Her work as a model led her to be awarded as Supermodel of the Year in 1997.
Apart from modeling, Tyra Banks ventured into television. She appeared in several television series like ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, ‘All That’, ‘New York Undercover’, and ‘MADtv’. Tyra created and hosted the reality television series ‘America’s Next Top Model’ which added substantially to her net worth. She also showcased her talent as an actress in movies like ‘Higher Learning’, ‘Love Stinks’, ‘Love & Basketball’, ‘Coyote Ugly’, ‘Halloween: Resurrection’, and ‘Larceny’.
Moreover, Tyra Banks has contributed to her net worth as an author. She released a best-selling novel, ‘Modelland’. She also founded Bankable Productions and created a website covering parenting, cooking, fashion, home and health.
In 2011, Tyra Banks established her website with help from Demand Media. This platform features expert advice across various topics with contributors in fields like health, parenting, fashion, and cooking.
In her personal life, Tyra Banks has had relationships with film director John Singleton, musician Seal, actor Will Smith, and basketball player Chris Webber. She currently shares her life with her partner Erik Asia, with whom she welcomed a son through surrogacy.
Tyra Banks is acclaimed for her achievements in the fashion and entertainment industry, and it’s anticipated that her net worth will continue to rise in the future.