TYRA BANKS is known for her years spent as a runway model and television personality.
She welcomed her first child, York Banks Asla, in 2016.
Who is Tyra Banks son York Banks Asla?
In January of 2016, Tyra Banks and her then-partner, Erik Asla, welcomed their first child together via surrogate mother.
In a statement to People at the time, Tyra said:
"We are so excited for our new baby boy bundle of joy. The journey to now has not been an easy process, as I’ve shared before. But there was a beautiful bright light at the end of the tunnel for me and his father, Erik."
The supermodel also announced the birth on Instagram, stating:
"The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He's got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik's mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world."
The four-year-old speaks three different languages, according to Tyra: Spanish, English, and Norwegian.
While in quarantine from the Covid-19 pandemic, Tyra began homeschooling her son. She has said before that she doesn't necessarily want her son to become a model, but won't discourage him if he one day tries.
“I’m going to support what he wants and just hope it’s not modeling! But if it is, I’ll be telling him how to smize," she said to People in 2018.
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Is Tyra Banks married?
Tyra Banks is not married.
Rumors began circulating in August of 2020 that she was engaged to her partner, Louis Bélanger-Martin, but Tyra later denied the allegations.
She and Louis have reportedly been dating since 2018, and are living together according to online reports.
Louis is a Canadian businessman, who has worked as President and CEO of Advanced Inflight Alliance AG.
He has a child with his ex-wife, Valérie Martin Scraire.
Tyra started dating Erik Asla, the father of her child, in 2013. The Norwegian photographer and supermodel were together for years, eventually breaking up in 2017. The split was reportedly amicable, and they continue to co-parent their son together.
She's also been linked to stars like Seal and the late John Singleton over the years.
When did Tyra become host of Dancing With the Stars?
In July of 2020, it was announced that Tyra Banks would become the new host of Dancing With the Stars.
She began her journey on the show during season 29. However, fans weren't too happy about the newest addition.
Tyra received criticism for things like messing up her lines and talking over judges.
Despite their complaints, she returned to host season 30 in 2021.
Fans are still unhappy with the hosting situation, and have continued to flock to social media websites like Twitter to slam the supermodel.
What is Tyra Banks' net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Tyra is estimated to have a net worth of around $90million.
She began her modeling career as a teenager, becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of magazines like Sports Illustrated and GQ.
Throughout the years, Tyra has starred in many television shows and movies, such as Disney's Life-Size and the classic, Coyote Ugly.
In 2003, Tyra became the host of America's Next Top Model, a reality modeling-based competition that aired for 24 seasons.
She also was the host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, from 2005 until 2010.
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