Hollywood, Tyra Banks and Black Women

Tyra Banks 'smizes' on Essence Black Women in Hollywood carpet
Tyra Banks smiled with her eyes, or "smized" as she would put it, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The supermodel coined the term in 2009 on "America's Next Top Model."
Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2025: See Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Tyra Banks and more shine
Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on February 27, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Tyra Banks Brought Her Stunning Mother As Her Date For ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The iconic model and ESSENCE March/April 2025 cover star showed up with Ms. Carolyn to accept the brand new Luminary Spotlight honor.
Tyra Banks Brings Her Mom to “Essence”'s Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A., Plus Cynthia Erivo, Denise Richards and More
Tyra Banks and her mom, Carolyn London, arrive in style for the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A. on Feb. 27. Stunning solo, Cynthia Erivo hits the carpet at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in L.A. on Feb. 27.
Tyra Banks Stuns On Essence Beauty Cover, Hints At Possible Return To Modeling
Tyra Banks posed for Essence’s 'Beauty Issue' set to hit newsstands on March 18, and the model and runway veteran did not miss.
The Best Beauty Looks From The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
From cover star Tyra Banks's blushy makeup to accent nails on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty moments from the awards show.
Cynthia Erivo Encourages Black Women to Dream Big at Essence Awards: ‘I Got to Fly and Now the Skies Are Waiting for You Too’
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to dream big and to “take up space.”
Tyra Banks Elevates All-Black Look In Bold Photos
Tyra Banks commanded attention with her all-black look at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles. On February 27, the supermodel received the honor of the first-ever Luminary Spotlight Honoree at the prestigious award show.

Tyra Banks, Coyote Ugly

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 ...
Tyra Banks Returns to IMG Models for Representation
Tyra Banks is returning to IMG Models for representation. Earlier in her career she was represented by IMG, but took a break ...
Tyra Banks Defends the Controversial Legacy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’: ‘We All Evolve’
Tyra Banks is ready to return to modeling as she reflects on 'America's Next Top Model's empowering and problematic legacy.
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Tyra Banks Advocated for Diversity in Fashion Despite Criticism Over ANTM Casting ‘Girls from the Hood’
Tyra Banks is reflecting on her impact as a Black woman in the fashion industry, particularly her fight for diversity and the ...