Great Female Celebrities to Watch: Tyra Banks

A Look at the Popularity and Success of Tyra Banks Beyond the Fashion World

The Well Known Tyra Banks
Supermodels have been famous for decades. Tyra Banks is one of the most popular fashion models in the world. It is not easy to picture Tyra Banks doing something that is not related to the runway or Victoria Secret commercials. However, she has also made a mark in the television and film industry. Tyra Banks had a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV show, starring Will Smith. The supermodel has also acted in the John Singleton film "Higher Learning" and the horror flick, "Halloween: Resurrection".

Tyra Banks has been on the cover of numerous magazines and appeared as a guest on many television shows. She is well liked by many fans, both women and men. Tyra Banks is also known for her work with non-profit organizations and active outreach programs developed to help young girls with their self-esteem.

The Tyra Empire
There are many women who have been able to maintain a successful group of business ventures. These women include Oprah Winfrey, Kimora Lee Simons and Cathy Hughes. Tyra Banks has been able to turn her supermodel fame into a lucrative career outside of the fashion industry. She has created the very popular TV show, "American's Next Top Model" and made a short lived attempt in the music industry. There are not a lot of supermodels who have branched out of fashion to create equally successful businesses geared to the public.

Tyra Banks has proven that models can have a long lasting career in other industries. While the fashion industry is a lucrative opportunity for thousands of models, it may not always last. Models can encounter tragic accidents and health problems that may have a negative impact on their modeling career. Having other areas to work with like Tyra Banks will ensure that a career moves forward and not be placed at a halt. Tyra Banks produces TV shows and has become a popular talk show host. She has her hand in various industries that will make her both wealthy and more popular.