Tyra Banks Returns To Fashion Appearances After That Big Break -

A number of noteworthy events in Tyra Banks‘ personal and professional lives have recently made headlines. Australia is currently the #1 model for business expansion. Banks has moved to Sydney, Australia, with her partner Louis Bélanger-Martin and their son York, age nine. This action has helped her ice cream brands, SMiZE and Dream, grow.

Taking advantage of Australia’s high ice cream consumption, she has also revealed plans to construct a flagship store in Sydney that will be 3,000 square feet. Banks also disclosed that the recent flames in Los Angeles destroyed her home, a hardship she had previously kept quiet to avoid bringing attention to other fire victims.

Tyra’s return to modeling and fashion appearances after a break is another thrilling announcement. Banks has re-signed with IMG Models, her previous modeling agency, to resume modeling. She demonstrated her continued influence in the fashion business by making a significant appearance during Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week.

During her recent appearance as a guest co-host on “TODAY with Jenna & Friends,” Banks talked about a range of subjects, including her personal experiences and business endeavors.

Movies: Showing enthusiasm for the 1992 romantic picture “The Bodyguard,” Banks suggested Taylor Swift and Idris Elba as the perfect leads for the reboot. She highlighted Swift’s significant artistic and commercial appeal and proposed a contemporary dynamic by inverting the initial racial casting. The film is set to be directed by Sam Wrench, known for directing Swift’s 2023 concert movie “The Eras Tour.”

Meanwhile, at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, Banks addressed the legacy of “America’s Next Top Model,” acknowledging past criticisms and emphasizing the show’s role in promoting diversity. She stated,