Tyra Banks Last Walk Down The Runway[PIC]
 

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NEW YORK (AP) -- The runway is now behind Tyra Banks.

Her final cruise down the catwalk was the Victoria's Secret show, which is being broadcast Tuesday on CBS at 10 p.m. EST. She "retired" wearing a red lace bra and underwear with a belt made of military-style medallions, kicking up her high heels with Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell at her side.

With two TV shows -- her daily talk show and "America's Next Top Model" -- Banks hadn't been doing much modeling anyway, and she wanted to go out on top.

She still looks good, mind you. You could even say she looks great. (She turned 32 on Sunday.) She spoke to The Associated Press just before the Victoria's Secret show, wearing a red satin robe, sneakers and her signature long lashes.

Q: Are you really retiring from the runway, not just taking a break?

TYRA BANKS: I'm not just retiring from the runway, I'm retiring from all modeling. God, I love saying that! When I was 18, my mom said I have to have a plan. I decided I'd leave on top. I want to be like the athletes who seem stuck in time. When you see them at 50, you say they probably can still run like a champ.

Q: Did you get to choose what you'd wear in this Victoria's Secret show -- a black satin corset, an embellished push-up bra with a beaded organza cape adorned with feathers and that red lace number with a crystal-covered baton?

BANKS: They gave me sketches and I chose my three favorites. I've never had that clout before. Retiring is good.

Q: Are you confident that your new career as a TV host will be successful?

BANKS: "America's Next Top Model" is shooting its sixth season. I created a template and I don't have to baby-sit it anymore. The talk show, I have to be devoted to that. I'm proud of it, but it's not exactly what I want it to be -- yet.

Q: Now that you'll have a bit more free time, what will you do?

BANKS: I love going to the movies. I keep a list in my purse of what I want to see. (She pulls out a list of more than 25 titles ranging from "Good Night, and Good Luck" to "The Constant Gardener.") I try to see movies whenever I can. I saw "Flightplan" and "Capote" from this list.

Q: Any other hobbies?

BANKS: I love TV, too. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Commander in Chief." I so want (Geena Davis) on my show. She was a model and now she's president of the United States!

Q: Do you think your experience as a top black model was different from a top white model?

BANKS: I wanted to be the girl next door like Cindy Crawford, but I am a black model and that meant I broke down a lot of doors. When I look at young black models today, I hope they can just walk through the doors like everyone else.


Banks talks to guests on "The Tyra Banks Show."
Q: Models often lead a jet-set life. Will you be more of a homebody now?

BANKS: I live in an apartment. I gave my mom my house in L.A. It's a beautiful Spanish house. I lived there a year, but it felt empty. I wasn't scared but I like nooks and small spaces. It helps me focus.

Q: Models aren't always known for their model behavior. How do you deal with being a celebrity?

BANKS: Well, I don't think of myself as a diva. I'm too dorky! Look at my shoes. (Points to the aforementioned sneakers.) I always look like this. I don't always want to be "working." I don't want to have to put on that "thing" -- I call it "the thing" when I have to do my hair, put on the lashes, get dressed up. When I go out for potato chips, I just want to go out looking like myself, which means you will see bad pictures of me. There probably are some out there right now, but it's just part of the life.




She was the hottest Victoria Secret model behind Laetitia Costa imo.

Ill Fuck her so hard

Ok, well she's pretty much worthless now.

she can become a hooker now

http://www.funmunch.com/celebrities/...ra_banks_3.jpg

:helpme

always loved her looks, too bad she's retiring.

Dunno why people are hatin on her. America's Model is beyond retarded, I'll give you that.

Cool now she can devote all her time to saving girls from a life of porn.

Tyra = hot... I'd hit it and hit it and hit it... and probably hit it some more

She's beautiful, imo. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders, too. Let's see what she makes of her opportunities.

Little Willie From Philly... I hope Will Smith fucked her.

she was hot, thats about it

she got amazing hips and curves

she was actually one of a very few supermodels that i thik was really hot... most of em are too damn skinny and lanky with no curves... tyra had nice curves... wonder if her show will be a big flop.

i saw her in Santa Monica recently - doesnt look the same in person as in print (surprise) but i will say - she is beautiful in those pics you posted!

How would you say she looked in person?

Of all the milestones, retirements and anniversaries or other special occasions happening in the world, this was perhaps the least news-worthy, important or relevant.

But like many others, I clicked this thread to see hot Tyra pics
:)

She is too damn sexy, but..............wtf? :eek7

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

WOw.. One of the few models worth a shit.. Too bad that she's retiring. Hopefully she has a backup plan if her fortune ever dwindles.

God bless America :thumbsup

She's hot :thumbsup

Her features arent as striking as they are w/ the makeup - skin is uneven - I need to find a picture of her that I saw (she posed for it) in a mag I have at home - she has no makeup no nothing - Ill scan and get it up as soon as I can and you can be the judge :winkwink:

Awww to bad she is retiring but atleast we will have more great America's Next Top Model moments like this:
http://gorillamask.net/tyra_speech.shtml

She's is really hot... I'd love to see here in person wearing those sneakers

She's very hot :thumbsup

she looks great :winkwink:

Tranny !!!

Oh my, how could you say that. That biatch is still hot! :thumbsup

I always love her, and still she is hot as ever... ;)

damn she was fine

no, boneprone fucked her. :1orglaugh

she's awesome!

she still loves me

She is soo damn fine

She annoys me. I had to endure the pain of sitting through her talk show.

Oprah, she is not. I am not a fan of Oprah either but at least Winfrey had a rough life and can understand blight and pain.

Other than nice looks I don't see Tyra as a competent contributor to the wellness of America.

I'd take gisele anyday over thunder thighs tyra

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Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen cheers as the New England Patriots take the field for their game against the New York Jets in Foxboro, Massachusetts December 4, 2005. The Patriots won 16-3. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

that's fierce

Tyra will "retire" until all her crack-chuggin' buds suck her dry and she'll be back, struttin' her ass up and down the boardwalk. Just you wait and see. Entertainment people and the word "retire" seem to have a "history."

As for Tyra, she could have left the building a long, long time ago and I wouldn't have noticed.

The VS show was very good, Tyra was looking fab!

Did you know that Tyra Banks features for a few seconds in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" clip? The bit at the end where they're all morphing. I didn't until last night. :)

...Are you saying Tyra Banks is too fat for you?

tyra's super sizzling hot.... she's a goodess in the runway

she's perfect