In her two-decade-long career, Tyra Banks has proven herself to be a true master of model wizardry, smizing herself into America’s heart with countless magazine covers and high-profile campaigns. But there’s one area in which the industry vet—who turns 42 today—has shone brighter than any other, and that’s video. As a reality-television pioneer, talk show host, and sometime actress, Banks has made no secret of her love for video. The star has adapted her signature wit to a changing digital landscape, embracing everything from music videos to social media apps such as Snapchat and Periscope with gusto. In celebration of the supermodel’s birthday, we take a look back at seven of her most entertaining moments caught on film.
1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will Smith had plenty of love interests on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but as Jackie, Banks played the one who got away. A West Philly girl with grit, glamour, and an impressive jump shot, she caught the eye of both Will and his preppy cousin, Carlton Banks.
2. Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
No one brought attitude to the Victoria’s Secret catwalk in quite the way Tyra did. Before Banks got her wings, the show was a relatively subdued affair, but her flair for drama gave the show its excitement and inspired a generation of Angels to follow.
3. George Michael’s “Too Funky”
Sure, “Freedom! ’90” gets all the attention, but the video for George Michael’s “Too Funky” is every bit as supermodel-filled, with an added touch of humor to boot. Linda Evangelista, Eva Herzigova, Nadja Auermann, and Banks preen down the catwalk in Thierry Mugler as Michael plays director.
4. America’s Next Top Model
When Banks launched the modeling competition show back in 2003, no one could have guessed that it would go on to launch a global franchise and countless careers. Needless to say, the show has provided the world with a wealth of memes, GIFs, and hilarious quotable moments.
5. Vine
It is impossible not to love Tyra’s candid social media posts on Snapchat, Periscope, and Vine. From showing off her latest pajamas with her mother to sharing a cappella renditions of Disney songs, Banks isn’t afraid to show the world her inner goofball.
6. Vaseline
Oprah might offer her audience a car, but Tyra provides the petroleum. In 2013 Banks gave attendees of her show jars of Vaseline as a gift, barely containing her excitement in the process. Though the stunt seemed over the top, Banks’s love for Vaseline is very real: She swears it keeps her skin soft and smooth.
7. Life-Size
The idea of Banks playing a living doll isn’t much of a stretch, and yet the supermodel’s portrayal of Eve in Life-Size received such a positive response that Disney recently asked her back for the sequel. No word, though, on whether her costar Lindsay Lohan will also be back.
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