Tyra Banks Essay

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Tyra Banks is most famous for her long stint as a model for Victoria's Secret. She has been an inspiration for girls everywhere, not just because of her beauty, but because of her attitude and inspiring story. In addition to modeling, she has also partaken in business and her own TV show. Here are some lesser known facts about the model.

Number Fifteen: Animal Quirks

Tyra is allergic to dogs, but has a soft spot for Beagles anyway. Also, though they are the favorite animal of many people, she has an unusual fear of dolphins.

Number Fourteen: Tyra Banks Rejected Beauty Norms

Back in the 1990s, she was a huge success in Paris, France. She started gaining weight and it was not appreciated by French beauty standards. Instead of starving herself or trying to change, she decided to return to the states where she would be more accepted.
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Her friends used to call her this because Tyra had a system where she would break up with men before they had a chance to break up with her first.

Number Twelve: She Did Not Go to

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