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10 Things You Don’t Know About Tyra Banks

Television personality has earned mega success!

Tyra Banks is bringing her fierce and fabulous self to NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”— here are 10 things you didn’t know about the model, actress and business mogul:

1. Tyra was born in Inglewood, Calif., in 1973 and says she was an ugly duckling in her younger years.

2. She launched her career as a model at 15 and just three years later walked 25 runway shows at 1991’s Paris Fashion Week.

3. She made her acting debut in 1993 on the sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” playing Will Smith’s girlfriend.

4. Tyra has graced the cover of the “Sports Illustrated” Swimsuit Issue — twice!

5. She earned her lingerie-model wings in 1997 by becoming a Victoria’s Secret “Angel,” a gig she held until 2005.

6. Tyra launched the reality TV competition “America’s Next Top Model” in 2003.

7. She took an on-screen break for season 23, but she is returning as host for season 24 — and the show is still going strong!

8. In 2011, Tyra authored the young adult book “Modelland,” based on her experiences, and it hit the bestseller list!

9. She founded the cosmetic brand “Tyra Beauty” in 2014.

10. On Jan. 27, 2016, she and photographer boyfriend Erik Asla welcomed son York Banks-Asla, born via a surrogate.