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.
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'About Time She Take Accountability': Tyra Banks Admits to Saying 'Some Dumb' Stuff on 'ANTM' Amid Years of Online Criticism
Former runway model Tyra Banks has admitted her methods to cultivate new models missed the mark at times, but her impact on ...
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