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Tyra Banks, with her quote: "Never dull your shine for somebody else." | Source: Getty Images
Tyra Banks, with her quote: "Never dull your shine for somebody else." | Source: Getty Images

30 Tyra Banks Quotes That Can Be a Dose of Daily Inspiration

Gaone Pule
May 31, 2023
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Tyra Banks is an accomplished American television personality whose modeling career made her a staple in Hollywood. Over the years, she has shared her modeling journey and has advised upcoming models. Here are 30 Tyra Banks quotes for a source of inspiration.

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"America's Next Top Model" host Tyra Banks has shared her wisdom about beauty standards throughout the years, empowering young women to feel comfortable in their skin. For years, the former supermodel has said beauty comes in all forms.

Banks has encouraged women from all walks of life to embrace their body types, to express themselves positively, and has given them some inspirational words to live by. Here are 30 Tyra Banks quotes to read.

Tyra Banks' quote: "I'm very human." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "I'm very human." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks Quotes about Herself

"I haven't seen the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre. I haven't seen anything. "I don’t really care." — Tyra Banks

"I don’t go to the cool, trendy restaurants. I go to either to the holes in the wall or the super-fancy restaurants where there are no cool people." — Tyra Banks

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"I love food and feel that it is something that should be enjoyed. I eat whatever I want. I just don’t overeat." — Tyra Banks

"I know I'm an overachiever, and I'm not apologetic about it." — Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks' quote: "Perfect is boring, human is beautiful." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "Perfect is boring, human is beautiful." | Source: Getty Images

"I'm competitive with myself. I always try to push past my own borders." — Tyra Banks

"I do consider myself a feminist, yeah. Totally." — Tyra Banks

"The fire to inspire women and help them to blaze new paths fiercely burns inside of me." — Tyra Banks

"I'm very human." — Tyra Banks

"Homelessness is an issue close to my heart." — Tyra Banks

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Tyra Banks' quote: "I feel good about my curves and my imperfections - my booty, my boobs, my thighs - and I embrace it all." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "I feel good about my curves and my imperfections - my booty, my boobs, my thighs - and I embrace it all." | Source: Getty Images

"Flaws are awesome - so, 'flawsome!' I love making up a word." — Tyra Banks

"I love the confidence that makeup gives me." — Tyra Banks

"I've always seen modeling as a stepping stone." — Tyra Banks

"I used to have this joke: 'Every hallway is a runway.'" Tyra Banks

"If I tried to start modeling right now, I wouldn't be a supermodel because it's all about celebrity." — Tyra Banks

"Believe it or not, I don't wake up looking like a supermodel." — Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks' quote: "Flaws are awesome - so, 'flawsome!' I love making up a word." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "Flaws are awesome - so, 'flawsome!' I love making up a word." | Source: Getty Images

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Tyra Banks's Quotes for Motivation

"Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in the mirror and find something about yourself that's positive and celebrate that!" — Tyra Banks

"Never dull your shine for somebody else." — Tyra Banks

"You have what it takes to be a victorious, independent, fearless woman." — Tyra Banks

"Take responsibility for yourself because no one’s going to take responsibility for you." — Tyra Banks

"Perfect is boring, human is beautiful." — Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks' quote: "I'm competitive with myself. I always try to push past my own borders." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "I'm competitive with myself. I always try to push past my own borders." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks's Quotes on Body Positivity

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"There is this stereotype that only a 20-year-old woman in a bikini is hot. Like, once we reach a certain age, we are no longer desirable. But I want to show that modeling has no age. I’m coming out of retirement to practice what I preach." — Tyra Banks

"I am telling people that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and ages. I have to put my money where my mouth is. I have to make sure my message is pure." — Tyra Banks

"Girls of all kinds can be beautiful - from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned, the quirky, clumsy, shy, outgoing, and all in between." — Tyra Banks

"I used to feel like my body was not mine. I’ve been [considered both] too thin or too big. And I used to feel like I was betraying people if I lost weight. [Now] I’m happy that the fashion industry is finally catching up." — Tyra Banks

"What I'm hoping for is that the Ashley Grahams, the Gigi Hadids, everyone is just models. Not plus, not short, not trans, not curvy. I just want it to be normal." — Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks' quote: "I know I'm an overachiever, and I'm not apologetic about it." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "I know I'm an overachiever, and I'm not apologetic about it." | Source: Getty Images

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"I’ve had some of my girls talk about their weight, and I actually talk to them honestly about it. There’s one thing you can do, which is say, ‘You’re great, you’re great, you’re great,’ which makes them feel good in that moment when you’re talking to them." — Tyra Banks

"I feel good about my curves and my imperfections - my boot, my boobs, my thighs - and I embrace it all." — Tyra Banks

"Whether it's the girl with alabaster skin and red, frizzy hair with freckles all over her face to a girl with Ebony skin and close-cropped hair and features she didn't feel were considered beautiful in society." — Tyra Banks

In putting these girls on the show and saying, 'You are beautiful,' I wasn't necessarily telling them they were beautiful." I was using them as a vessel to tell millions of girls around the world who looked like them that they were beautiful." — Tyra Banks

"This has always been a passion of mine. It's so nice to see it's normalizing." — Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks' quote: "Take responsibility for yourself because no one's going to take responsibility for you." | Source: Getty Images

Tyra Banks' quote: "Take responsibility for yourself because no one's going to take responsibility for you." | Source: Getty Images

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Tyra Banks is now 49 years old, and in December 2019, she posed for Sports IIustrated and said she wanted to do away with stereotypes that only younger women are attractive. She divulged that she wanted to prove that the modeling industry is not age-restricted and wanted to walk the talk.

Through these quotes, Banks has not only shared more about herself, but she has reminded every female of what they are capable of and, most importantly, that the way they look is enough.

The producer has used her platform to inspire and empower women worldwide about body positivity. She has also lauded the modeling industry for allowing models such as Ashley Grahams and Gigi Hadid to break barriers in the profession. Lastly, Banks prides herself in being a mentor for teenage girls through her foundation called the TZONE Foundation.

The writer is not only spreading positive energy, but she also exudes it. If you thoroughly enjoyed this piece, you would also be happy to read these "30 Lucas Scott Quotes" for more inspiration.

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