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| | Tyra Banks : People.com |
 | | As a kid, Tyra Banks described herself as "this tall beanpole freak." However, the 5'10" voluptuous knockout went on to become the first African-American to grace the covers of GQ and the iconic Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. |
 | | But, it was with her talk show, The Tyra Banks Show in 2005, that she really became "far, far more than just a body in a bathing suit" according to Time, who twice listed Banks as one of their 100 Most Influential People. |
 | | Most recently, Banks took action and fought the tabloids when they printed unflattering photos of her in a swimsuit, disputing claims of being called fat on the cover of PEOPLE, showing everyone that beauty comes in all sizes. |
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