Tyra Banks Knows She’s a Fat Ass
You may have noticed that model-turned-mogul Tyra Banks has been looking a tad “zaftig” lately. After an unflattering shot of her in a bathing suit deemed her “Tyra Porkchop” and “Fatty Fatty Boombalatty” in the tabloids and gossip blogs, Ms. Banks finally decided to address her newfound weight gain. People magazine reveals:
As for how Banks feels about her own 5′10″ body – which she says is at 161 lbs. these days, about 30 lbs. heavier than when she landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue in 1997 – she says: “I still feel hot, but every day is different. It’s when I put on the jeans that used to fit a year ago and don’t fit now and give me the muffin top, that’s when I say, ‘Damn!’”
In other words, yes: She has put on weight. In fact, Banks says that since she retired from modeling in 2005, the number on the scale has fluctuated from 148 lbs. to 162 lbs. “I feel more comfortable when I’m lighter – I sleep better, I snore less…” she admits. [But it would appear] that by adding a little padding, Banks the businesswoman has earned a bit of credibility: Her talk show is now entering its second season, and the most recent season of Top Model delivered its strongest ratings ever. “(TV execs) think it’s better when I’m at 155 lbs. – at 145, they feel I’m not as relatable,” she explains.
What kind of bizarro world do we live in when fat people are embraced instead of eschewed? Don’t think for a minute that the word “chew” being embedded in the verb “eschew” is any coincidence. I’m sure there are more like that, but I couldn’t find another word for “shun” that had the word “cheesecake-gobbling-glutton” inside of it. There’s probably one in French or something.
109 Comments, Comment or Ping
abby
Fat girls? Isn’t it about time you called me a misogynist prick and blamed me for perpetuating the Hollywood anoerxic stereotype? Or is it “Big Boy Breakfast” time at Cracker Barrel?
Jan 25th, 2007
RichPort
Abby, she’d still get the mayonnaise face.
Jan 25th, 2007
stevie
How sad is it that people refer to Tyra as a Lard Ass and Nicole Richie as the Hollywood norm for what someone who is famous should look like. It is the moronic belief that everyone wants to see a scrawny anorexic skeleton star in a movie or on tv that keeps actresses starving themeselves.
Jan 25th, 2007
candidham.blogspot.com
Tyra overweight still puts most women to shame.Now if she’d only shut up.
Jan 25th, 2007
Sorceressss
I love Tyra, she’s a hot babe and ANTM is a great show! She tells it straight to all those model wanna-be’s.
Jan 25th, 2007
sonya
I wish she would lay off the wigs.
Jan 25th, 2007
BarbadoSlim
She’s got a fat forehead.
PANTY PAAAAAARTEY!!!!
Jan 25th, 2007
abby
I like a woman with saddlebags. For, you know, things like camping and horseback riding. They come in handy.
Jan 25th, 2007
Butch
mysogynist prick? Abby’s a boy? what kinda name is abby for a boy? Like Butch for a girl I guess.
Jan 25th, 2007
Tine
Tyra is a fat ass! Next season she won’t have to put on a fat suit - it’ll be natural. Boom Babba Boom Babba!
Jan 25th, 2007
Coke
So how is 161 on a 5′10 frame fat?
Jan 25th, 2007
Tine
She should way 120 at the most! lol…
Jan 25th, 2007
Italian Stallion
If fucking Tyra Banks is considered fucking a fat chick…. then I would admit to wanting to fuck a fat chick………….
Jan 25th, 2007
oshkoshb'lowme
She should just change her name to Oprah, Jr. and get it over with. Fucking lard-ass.
Jan 25th, 2007
Butch
Everyone who thinks Tyra is not fat, or that it is misguided to call her fat, must be fat themselves. The brilliant minds on this blog decided that some time ago…Sorry Coke and Stevie,but this means you.
Jan 25th, 2007
The Real Big Meech
You guys must be on drugs. To call a 5′10 155 lbs women fat is beyond stupid.
Jan 27th, 2007
Existentialrio
I think it’s absurd. I weigh a little less than Tyra, but I’m also three inches shorter. I’m not fat. I’m not Hollywood skinny (nor would I want to be). I lose a little for summer, but even now I get complimented on my body.
America needs to find some sort of healthy medium. They talk about the girls who lose weight like they are anorexic, then when they gain 10 or 15 lbs, they call them fat. What is there, like a 2 or 3 pound space where someone is acceptable?!
Jan 28th, 2007
Gerald
That’s what’s is wrong with our society today,it’s to much pressure on young girls to be ultra skinny, that is not reaility! Tyra’s height and weight is well in proportion!!!! and she looks good I might add.
You know what a dog do with a bone? thye bury it for hard times!!!!
Jan 28th, 2007
javan
Hey I think tyra looks good the way she is I never thought that she could be that thick!(no what I mean) as long as it doesnt get over board
Jan 28th, 2007
THE FINGER
MUST OF U NEED TO GET A LIFE AND LAID BECAUSE U R A BUNCH OF
DUMB ASSSES.
Jan 28th, 2007
too skinny
To all you anorexia-loving sickos: I’m 5′3″ and weigh 98lbs. Is Tyra fat? No freakin’ way! I wish I looked that good!
Jan 28th, 2007
abby
Anorexia rulez!!
Jan 28th, 2007
Monique Dupree
I agree with Stevie..
And people are so fuckin dumb sometimes…Tyra isn’t fat..the people that have the problem with it do because it quickly throws their stereotypes out of the window that you must be a fucking twig to be considered beautiful or “in” or some dumb shit. Get over it…she’s going to be beautiful no matter what you say and you’ll still be sitting safely behind your computer talking shit. I love my size 7..if thats fat then I’ll be fat all day long!
Jan 28th, 2007
J-KillA
i tHINK tYRA lOOKS gOODS SHE STILL IS SEXY, SHE DOSENT NEED TO LOSE ANY WIEGHT
IF SHE FEELS HAPPY ABOUT HERSELF, THEN SHE IS OK. sHE iS TRYNA SET AN EXAMPLE’
HER FANS WRITE HER THAT THEY LYKE HER BODY AND NOW THE TABLOIDS R TURNING IT AROUND.
U KNOW WHAT FUCK THE MOTHA FUCKIN TABLOIDS BITCH ASS NIGGAS
Jan 28th, 2007
al
tyra…..will you marry me?
Jan 28th, 2007
J-KillA
tHINK tYRA lOOKS gOODS SHE STILL IS SEXY, SHE DOSENT NEED TO LOSE ANY WIEGHT
IF SHE FEELS HAPPY ABOUT HERSELF, THEN SHE IS OK. sHE iS TRYNA SET AN EXAMPLE’
HER FANS WRITE HER THAT THEY LYKE HER BODY AND NOW THE TABLOIDS R TURNING IT AROUND. SHE IS STILL GETTIN GUYS, (NOT BEIN A PERVE) LOOK AT HER ASS THAT SHIT IS HUGE, GUYS STILL PROBABLY WANNA FUCK HER,(NOT BEIN A PERVE)I KNOW I WOULD DATE HER
U KNOW WHAT FUCK THE MOTHA FUCKIN TABLOIDS BITCH ASS NIGGAS
Jan 28th, 2007
Lovin' Tyra
You wrote, “What kind of bizarro world do we live in when fat people are embraced instead of eschewed?”
That’s exactly the problem with people like you. Thininking Tyra is fat, when actually, it’s all the fucking skin and bones skeletor people that make the world bizarro. Those people are not healthy, not attractive and certainly not good role models. Those types of girls look like sick 12 year old boys.
People who look like Tyra are not only NORMAL but beautiful as well. I feel bad for all you people who don’t fucking eat. What a life you’re missing out on - losing your hair like Nicole Richie, dying like those models, having people make fun of you behind your back because your rib cage is bigger than your tits…..really sad.
SKINNY needs to be abolished and people need to embrace what real people look like.
Jan 28th, 2007
Butch
Well according to the brilliant minds and super thin hot people that visit this blog on a regular basis, “Lovin’ Tyra,” “JKilla” and the rest of you poor misguided souls who find Tyra’s new weight acceptable, you yourselves are fat and that’s why you think it’s okay for Tyra to be fat. The fine folks that regularly post here can usually be counted on to remind you that your are indeed obese and implore those of your ilk to “go eat another donut.” Really highbrow and clever comments normally…Can’t imagine what’s got into them this time.
Jan 29th, 2007
Leann
Tyra Banks is not fat so all yall haters need to stop. Tyra been doin her thang looking skinny long enough so yall give her some damn credit for all the postive things she is tryin to do for peoples self esteem. Insted of fuckin with hers and other women who look up to her. So what if Tyra gained 30lbs., she is still beautiful. Fuck all you haters who think a person gotta look sick or hungry to look good. You wanna call Tyra F.A.T. cool call her that cause in mine and tyra’s vocabulary F.A.T. stands for Fabulous And Thick. Since you all didn’t know Thick is in and Tyra is not modeling anymore so quit trippin.
Jan 29th, 2007
zuppie
I LOVE that she’s gained weight! I LOVE being skinnier than a former supermodel who is younger than me.
Jan 30th, 2007
Leah
I agree with Leann on this. Screw all you talking trash on Tyra. She is beautiful and she is not fat at all. Maybe fat to those of you who think skeletons are hot. All you haters wish you were as hot and successful as Tyra and that’s why you are talking crap. She’s out there making so many people feel better about themselves and who they are. Who gives a damn if she gained weight??? Is she less of a person?? NO. She is hot, gorgeous, sexy and confident. She’s happy with herself, and that’s way more then you haters can say or else you wouldn’t be trying to make someone else look bad.
Jan 30th, 2007
Ronald D. Varner
I agree with Leah. LOL
Jan 30th, 2007
Mary
For those who believe Tyra to be “fat”, this is a problem within yourself, a need to belittle someone who is obviously more beautiful, more well-known, and more talented than you. When you have a need to express such vile comments to others, and anonymously, it declares to others that you have many issues within yourself with which you need to deal. The suggestion is that you need to spend more time learning how feel better about yourself so that you won’t have the need to get on anonymous message boards to put down others, all in a vain attempt to feel better about yourself.
Jan 30th, 2007
Jen
Omg are you guys freakin kidding me. If you think tyra is fat, then you’re ridiculous. Look at her, she’s already perfectly skinny, even being heavier than she was. And plus, the woman is 5 foot 10…161 pounds isnt even heavy for a person that tall. Most of you sitting here writing are probably fatter than Tyra. Besides, I can just about guarantee that none of you personally know her, or have even seen her in person; you just go buy the edited pictures you see in the same magazines that say big foot and Donald Trump just gave birth to an alien boy together. Yeah, once again…that’s ridiculous.
Jan 30th, 2007
Haley
okay, tyra is freaking awesome. i LOVE her to death. she’s funny and awesome. and she’s not FAT. she’s cooler than any of you people so shut it. i LOVE ANTM and her show. yah and i agree with Leann. they are totally right. and all you people that are like being fucking retarded about this, saying that she’s fat and all, screw you people. and i also totallly agree with Lovin’ Tyra.
Jan 30th, 2007
CAMERAH
I THINK THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HAVING A LITTLE MEAT ON YOUR BONES.BESIDES EVERY LIVING BREATHING THING IN HOLLYWOOD KILLS THEMSELF SO THEY CAN LOOK FABULOUS MY DARLING IT IS HER DECISION IF SHE THINK SHE’S FAT THEN SHE CAN EAT MORE OR DECIDE TO LOOSE WEIGHT PERSONALLY I THINK SHE LOOKS BETTER WHEN SHE WAS SKINNY BUT SHE TODAY WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA WEIGHT SHE STILL LOOKS BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW HOW IT FEELS HOW THE TABLOIDS POST LIES IN THE MAGAZINES IMAGINE HOW SHE FEELS PEOPLE CALLING HER BIG AND FAT WELL I THINK SHE IS NOR BIG OR FAT I THINK SHE IS PERFECT AND NOT JUST HER BODY HER PERSONALITY AND THE ESSENCE THAT SHE BRINGS TO THE ROOM HER CRAZINESS WELL BIG OR SMALL TYRA STILL GOT IT GOIN ON
Jan 30th, 2007
Eunice Sanabria Sanchez
i think that she still look good. I wish i looked like that
Jan 30th, 2007
Cheyre
im really proud of her
Jan 30th, 2007
Pebbles
how dare u talk about Tyra that way is a good person and u dont know her and she is not fat u may think that is only because ur jealous that she is skinny and beautiful un like u ugly ass but ive never seen u but how u feel if someone did this to yo ass bitch so fuckin talk about her like that!! ugly fat ass hoe!!!
Jan 30th, 2007
Pebbles
so dont talk about her like dat ugly ass hoe bitch!!!!!!! dats right i cussed yo ass out what u goin to do??notin is what i thought. so u better leave Tyra alone and stop talkin about her like dat!!
Jan 30th, 2007
MoMo
Do I see any of you with mansions, billions of bucks, and kickass cars? Didnt think so. She’s doing pretty damn good compared to you. She may have gained a little weight but she sure as hell isnt fat. Who are you to judge Tyra Banks? Ya’ll havent become famous, probably never will because all you know how to do is sit on your butts and dawg on people who actually do something with their lives.
Jan 30th, 2007
leslie
I personally think Tyra is not fat and for those of you out there who thinks she is fat and needs to loose weight, yall need to stop HATIN on da girl cuz she is doin her thang and doin it big so LEAVE HER ALONE haters cuz she is drop dead gorgeous and intelligent what’s not to love about a woman like that.
Jan 31st, 2007
Laughing_Fairy
I think this debate shows how bad society has become! We are actually having a debate about someones waist size! Come on people there are more important issues to discuss than a womans waist size. Tyra is a great inspiration to young women everywhere and finally a “right” message is being sent out to young girls that idolise “perfect” celebs so in my opinion more should follow in the foot steps of Tyra and gain a few extra pounds instead of show casing their rib cages to us on a daily basis! Besides, men like a little something to hold on to! I amn’t perfect and don’t claim to be, however i do eat healthy and exercise daily. As long as Tyra is healthy and happy what more do we want?
Jan 31st, 2007
Jessica
who FUCKING cares if tyra has gained a few pounds she is aloud its her body. SHE IS NOT FAT SO JUST DROP IT. ALL you people who dislike tyra your probably fatter then her she is 34 years young. MOST PEOPLE 34 YEARS OLD IN AMERICA are overweight. SO STUPID PEOPLE WHO MAKE THESE WEBSITES ABOUT PEOPLE BEING OVER WEIGHT DROP IT, ITS NOT YOUR BODY SO LEAVE IT ALONE.
Jan 31st, 2007
Michele
Tyra you look great! You are a beautiful women and take good care of yourself. I get upset when I see a skinny women with saggy skin and they think they look great. When we are young our bodies look awesome and as we get older we gain a few pounds. Some of these people are sicko’s.
Jan 31st, 2007
Britt
Y’all are ridiculous, Tyra is in her normal weight range. Just go to a BMI website and type in her numbers, she’s NORMAL, NOT overweight and definitely NOT fat. The way that Hollywood has made females feel is horrible. I’m glad Tyra is making a big deal out of this. Someone should.
Jan 31st, 2007
Big D
Ok, what kind of an idiot are you, Butch? You say people who think Tyra isn’t fat are fat themselves? I didn’t realize you could tell that from a typed entry? Get a clue, Get a job, and Get a life. I think Tyra is beautiful and in perfect shape. Am I also fat?? At 6′ and 200lbs, both I and the US Army beg to differ.
If I was as damb as you I would just cut my own head off.
Jan 31st, 2007
Karma
I think all yall that think anorexic girls that look like skeletor are hot have serious issues. Seeing a girls ribcage is not attractive. I like haivng big boobs and curves. If you’ll notice those supermodles that starve themselves are on the runway not in playboy…so what does that tell you. And I’m sure I dont need to remind you that the hottest chick ever, Marilyn Monroe, was a size 14 and no one has ever said she was fat. Tyra is gorgeous at the size she is now. She is showing girls that you dont have to waste away to nothing to be beautiful. I give her mad props. Those of you that are hatin on her are just jealous that you either cant look like her or get with her whatever the case may be.
Jan 31st, 2007
ccryder
Tyra is beautiful. Unlike the living skeletons, she’s a real woman. It’s sad that girls are starving themselves to look like 12 year old boys to meet some warped ideal that’s perpetuated by the modeling world.
95% of the models out there are nothing but skin and bones - and bones are not sexy - the designers are looking for walking hangers - and that’s what we’re giving them.
More power to you Tyra - you’re a sexy woman - and you know it. Nothing wrong with that.
Jan 31st, 2007
Rico Moreno
No way….. THIS IS B**S I love Tyra BaNKS . SHE IS THE bEST tOP mODEL iVE EVER sEEN , SHE TELLS IT LIKE IT IS AND SHES ALL REAL , SHES A TRUE SAMPLE OF A SEXY , NICE BODY MODEL, SHE WAS NOT A SKELETON WALKING THE RUNWAYS , SHE HAS THE BODY AND WALK…YOU GO TYRA I LUV YOU , RICO MORENO…………….MUAH MUAH MAUH
Jan 31st, 2007
Billie Bob
Fat chicks are gross, and skinny rails are gross. Tyra is neither, she is nice looking piece of ass.
There is not a man alive who wouldn’t want to have her in bed. There is also, not a man alive who would want a fat pig or a skeleton in bed. Richie is an ugly puke, the only reason anyone mentions her name is because her father is famous. Otherwise, she would just be another ugly woman at the mall. Britney was hot, once, now she is gross, trailer trash fat chick. Take away Britneys money, and she’s the fat chick at the bar with a nice smile that the drunks take home once it closes.
You people are out of touch with what is real, and what is stupid.
If Tyra was here right now, she wouldn’t have her clothes on very long.
Billie Bob
Jan 31st, 2007
g mack
Tyra is not fat, this is so wierd, she is just normal, with her height she is perfect. I sure everyone has someone in thier family that weighs at least 160 pounds , would you want them to be talked about in this way. How about doing something constructive like sending a dollar to help a child of poverty. Life is to short for this kind of nonsense. Dont be evil, be kind. We all like to hear about celebrities, but to be mean to them is to much.
mybigcrazyworld.com
Jan 31st, 2007
April
I find it disgusting that people would have the nerve to call Tyra Banks “Tyra Porkchop”. Tyra Banks is beautiful without starving herself. Young girls should learn from Tyra, women arnt supposed to be cardboard cut outs. Real women have curves. America’s strange obssesion with paper-thin models is alarming and the fact that Tyra Banks is willing to step up and tell the world she’s not afraid of being more than a size two is a breath of fresh air. Tyra Banks is a talented, Beautiful women and one of my biggest Inspirations.
Jan 31st, 2007
Mr G
I’m not a blogger but I have to speak to the masses that obviously do not know the difference between an actual photo and a digitally enhanced one. All those worthless tabloid magazines (they know who they are) cannot sell their crap unless it’s a negative story. In case you weren’t really aware, Tyra Banks is not fat. She is one of the most beautiful, talented, and elegant black women of this decade. Look at her career accomplishments against the odds and all the successes she has attained. As she so eloquently stated on Larry King … even if the picture was really her … so what! … she is very secure in who she is as a woman … BTW … 161 pounds at her height is absolutely sexy … stop the madness … the truth never sells … Tyra is a “real” woman …
Jan 31st, 2007
Mits
Tyra- girl you rock! Don’t listen to any of the bullshit
that is being said about you. You’re still sexy & beautiful.
Jan 31st, 2007
David C
Just wanted to say that Tyra looks wonderful. I feel that she is a beatuiful woman that most men would like to go after. Tyra has a point that the comments that have been made towards her are hurtful. Tyra I just wanted to say you still look beautiful.
Jan 31st, 2007
Northern Girl
People are just mean!
Tyra is beautiful, 30 Lbs heavier or not. If no one noticed she is in her earlie 30s and women tend to gain a bit of weight as they get older, that is natural and normal.( sorry to all thoses 17 year old tiny toothpick girls who think they are gonna be like that for forever) So, at 5′8 and 130 Lbs, does that make me fat??
Come on! Give the girl a break! She is smart, talented, confidant, and healthy, and my bet is given the chance almost any woman would still kill to be her and any guy would still love to get with her.
Jan 31st, 2007
ms. thing
Ok for those who talk shit about Tyra being fat i will like to see your pictures… Tyra is so fucken hot…..
Jan 31st, 2007
Yo Man
Tyra
Lose that weight now you fat hog!!. Your butt looks like a giant rubber inner tube. Please get your act together now or I won’t look at you ever again.
Yo
Jan 31st, 2007
EMONEE
BUTCH NEED TO SHOUT THE FUCK UP, TYRA IS A BBQ BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN, I’M NOT RACIST BUT I BET YOUR WHITE AND YOUR MADE BECASUE YOUR NOT TYRA.IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE TYRA GET ATTENTION IF SHE’S 140 OR 161 BECAUSE SHE IS SMART, NICE, AND BEAUTIFUL.YOUR JUST WRITING THOSE CRAZY THINGS ABOUT HER BECAUSE YOU WANT THE ATTENTION.MOST MEN WOULD LIKE TO DATE HER BECAUSE SHE IS THICK.DO DON’T HAVE A STOMACH BUT ALL SHE HAS IS THIGHS. SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT.IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY IT IS GO TO HAVE ASS AND THIGHS.SO I HOPE YOU LOOK UP THICK BECAUSE YOUR DUMB ASS HELL BUTCH
Jan 31st, 2007
Yo
Tyra
You really are a beautiful woman and the joking by people about a minor weight gain should stop. I apologize for my earlier post. Most women would be lucky to look like you.
YO
Feb 1st, 2007
fatgirl
People. What is with you?? These posts are totally wishy washy. IF she is overweight than in principal she IS FAT! Maybe she is not obese but she is fat. That fact that we are fixating on a number on a scale is half of the problem society has nowing what is healthy weight. What should matter is where is her BMI, what is her body fat ratio? Is it healthy? A number on a scale is not necessarily indicative of her being healthy.
I am a fat girl.. A 5′6″ 190 pound TRULY fat… now by BMI and BODY FAT ranges OBESE girl. I am losing the weight because this is not acceptable to me. It is no more acceptable to me to have an anorexic body and yes, I was there once 20 years ago too. SO, from a person who has seen both sides of the fence. Tyra is fat. Is she disgusting and unattractive? THAT is not the same question, is it. She has a body that is attractive still to many people. She would be more attractive in certain body positions and at certain angles than at others as are most people. Still FAT is a body feature it is real and irrefutable.. She is definately more fat than she has been previously.
Feb 1st, 2007
mystery_woman
OMG! you ppl are Idiots me a woman at 148 5′6 has 16% body fat …She’s not fat but even if she was wtf would you care? She’s a human being has that somehow passed by you ppl’s good sense?..Give me a break! ..I swear you ppl need to work on your own self esteem …I don’t know why ppl today think skin and bones is hot… a curvy woman is something to be proud of I don’t wanna look like a little boy.. I hope everyone here that had a negitive comment to make takes a long look at themselves and figures out why why oh why would you care how much some woman you don’t even know and never will weighs…I think it’s because she’s so beautiful you have to find something wrong with her to make yourself feel better about your flaws ….Guess what ppl we all have em …In your case start with the personality I bet you find a few flaws… work on that!
Feb 1st, 2007
mystery_woman
Tyra’s show rocks today…I hope you all watch and take it in…Omg! Oh yeah she said KISS HER FATASS!! woot woot!
Feb 1st, 2007
ALICIA
Tyra is insprirational, successful, and beautiful and if ANYONE can admit that she is fat than maybe you are insecure about your own body. She was there, she’s been there and she looked super skinny before. Times change, people’s look changes. She is more beautiful than she ever has. It sucks that the stupid media and a lot of people out there are expecting her to be a CERTAIN way, well sorry people she is the way she is and if you can’t accept that I’m sure she has enough fans and she doesn’t need your support. People need to grow up and move on and realize that Tyra is gorgeous in the skin she’s in.
Feb 1st, 2007
Julianne
I’m 5′6″ and they say that the HEALTHY body weight for my height is 130-140 lbs. They also say that you should add apx 5 lbs to every inch taller someone is. So if Tyra is 4 inches taller that I am, her HEALTHY body weight should be around 150-160. (now this can all be different depending on your bone structure, bra size, and what not) Take that as you will… and judge her now for being “fat” ok? And then when your daughters are at their HEALTHY body weight go ahead and call them fat as well. sound good? that’s what I thought.
Feb 1st, 2007
Je-Niece
Thank you Julianne!! I was about to say the same thing. You people that think she should be 120 lbs, if she really did weigh that ya’ll would be on here next week talking about what a dumb-ass she is for dying of anorexia. She is wonderful the way she is. There are a billion girls who want to be just like her the way she is now so ya’ll need to get a life and refer to the rule you should have learned in kindergarden. If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 2nd, 2007
LatinMami
First of all i think that this is yet another example of how pathetic and ridiculous todays society has gotten. Tyra is a beautiful woman with confidence and class. There are ppl out there who are anorexic or bulimic and you dont see Tyra portraying that image. Let the girl be, shes happy and if sum1 is going to be pointing fingers at her then fine, but at least point out positive things and not ridicule her for having womanly cures
Feb 2nd, 2007
allison
tyra is fucking gorgeous
Feb 3rd, 2007
Esperanza
Ok I dont kno where sum of the ppl commenting on this get off saying Tyras fat because she is nowhere ndar fat. Ya cant always believe what ya hear or read cuz a lot of times its not true. I think the majority of ppl here agree with me that Tyra is beautiful and NOT overweight n as for the ppl who thinks she is Sorry but majority rules and maybe ur jealous that she can work what shes got and u cant
Feb 3rd, 2007
Semirah
Its pathetic that sum of u ppl are so insecure that u have to scrutenize tyra banks to make ur jealous asses feel better. Shes 5′10 and 160 lbs which is a healthy weight for a woman of her height and its irritating that u guys would pick on sum1 healthy and sexy when there are girls out there who think the definition of “sexy” is rib cages sticking out as well as every other bone on their body. Seriously sum of yall got sum issues with urself if u think tyra is fat
Feb 3rd, 2007
Donal
The only people that would call Tyra fat are men who like women that look like little girls. They are so insecure they want to cover there “short commings”. What happened to the real men from back in the day that wanted a size 12 like Ms. Monroe. If anything Tyra is finally at her healthy wieght. If you calculate her BMI at her model weight you would see that a 120lb 5′10″ women is unhealthy. At 161 she is at her normal weight. The problem you people have are you are closet molesters wanting your women to look like little girls. As far as the women here, your self esteem is so low you have to stay thin in the hopes that someone will like you. Save your comments fro the truely under/overweight people. When she gets to 129 or over 175 be concerned. Otherwise get a life.
Feb 3rd, 2007
Ariana
I agree with Donal. Tyra is at a healthy perfect weight for being 5′10, and and no one should be pointing fingers at her for being at her ideal weight. She is no where near fat and she doesnt seem concerned about her waist size so no one else should be. She knows her body better than any1 and if she feels she wants to lose a few lbs then thats her perrogative but if shes happy where shes at right now than let her be!
Feb 3rd, 2007
Samaire
Tyra is a beautiful, talented woman and i think we can all see eye to eye on that. She is doing well in life and is healthy which is why i was surprised to hear people calling her fat. The vast majority of women celebs are rail thin for example Nicole Richie. Now dont get me wrong i love Nic but she is just not at a healthy weight and as her friend im worried that her body image is sending the wrong message to young girls everywhere. You guys need to open your eyes and see that theres a lot more to a person than their weight and that no one should be judged based on what your personal preference may be
Feb 3rd, 2007
The_Truth_Hurts
It looks like 99% of you defending her weight are women . . . Interesting.
She is not “fat”, but she is overweight. You wouldn’t refer to her as “a fat chick”, but after seeing her photo’s you would have to say she hasn’t exactly been driving past the donut shop. She doesn’t need to look like Nicole Richie, but she also doesn’t need to look like Oprah. People get older, and fatter, fact of life. Her claim that she gained twenty pounds by choice is complete B.S. She’s struggled to keep the weight down for years now, she gives up and wants us to think it’s by choice? Give me a break. I’ve actually had my arm around her waist for a photo years ago, back in her prime modeling days, and I do remember she was very thin then. I wish her luck and success, she has a lot going for her, but a little truthfulness on her part would go a lot farther.
Feb 3rd, 2007
Ariana
I understand where ur coming from but there is one thing about what u said that i dont get. U said she isnt fat but is overweight. She weighs 160 and is 5′10. The average weight for a woman that height is 150-160 lbs. She may have reached her max but its not overweight.
Feb 4th, 2007
GrandmasterB
So Tyra’s putting on weight. I’d still lick her asshole clean. The woman is a damn goddess.
Feb 4th, 2007
Ashley
Just because Tyra isn’t the toothpick that our society brainwashes people to think is “the right look”, doesn’t mean she’s not beautiful or not healthy. Congradulations Tyra! I’m glad you’re smarter then half the people in the world. And for the comment from the truth hurts, it seems like most of the people putting her down are men, which is even more interesting.
Feb 4th, 2007
Diana
is Tyra fat?? please give me a break, she look awesome!! If shes fat then the rest of us must be obese…stop with that anorexia stupid thing she looks beautiful
Feb 5th, 2007
Kermit
I love it when she said “Kiss my fat ass” as if she wasn’t hurt by the O&A billboard with tears in her eyes. Priceless.
Feb 6th, 2007
yeah jay
shut it O y’all fools.Tyra is indeed FAT.”Fat” is the measure of how much weight somebody’s ass has put on.Tyra gain >30 lbs so she’s fat.I don’t care about all that height/weight ratio bs fools are talking about.I still will pound that shit all nite coz skinny bitches are a pain and their bones hurt my dick.
Feb 9th, 2007
1000 stacks
Tis the year 200 an a touchdown and these HATERS, their still breathin’. 1st off, anybody that’s said she’s fat,WHAT!?! C’mon, if Tyra wasn’t a model(super that is) Well, the ‘Ol stacker wouldn’t got the chance% 2 school sum f??ls. Now, lets look at the word FOOL.(Cuz that’s what this is, foolish tabloid jus’ 2 keep som shit cooked up, stirred, dryed, an out da street. Now, say 2 gentlemens wuz walkin’ down the street, converseing amongst themselves an 1 said to the other while pointin’ at u, “Oh him, poor thing he’s a fool. This would mean u was a grown man not quite a retard, but lack a full functioning brain. S….l……o……..w. But I’m remiss, Ms. Banks, so she put on a few lbs. but height /weight purportions mean every thing dont they. I mean if your tall an > 100lbs u r funny built. N if u r 5ft 200lbs your troll built.Plus the weight has made her grow into her 4head Most importantly depends on where the weight is gained. An the very next time she turn around u gon c 80% of it. I swear i thought the article was called “Tyra Banks knows she has a fat ass.” So lets do the numbers she,s a super model who’s matured, in her prime. She’s let’s see I useta’ watch her movies back in high school so she’s I ‘d say 32 give or take. She got 2 comma money. stacks on deck! On oh yes give her around of applause she ’s graduated an Now a honorary/ official member of the to the 40 Inch Club. And that comes 2…………BAD BITCH!!!! cents when did it go from skinny to fat, where’s the median. But any heterosexual male can tell u that weight on females doesnt deal in absolutes. Some more curveous than others, an some even more volumptous. Billie Bob said it best Its not a man created (straight) that wouldn’t cut it up if given a chance%.Cuz I know I’ma suck her out of her draws! Holes A and B, I will have the footage and I’D made sure to have made it runny wet her tighty-whiteyz, cuz their mine too. Another momento of the occasion. Then I’d call all my goons. all my trappers, an its $50 pay-per-view an $20 a pop, a sniff. O yeah! Keep it 90% real 10% other, an keep movin’ REAL TAWK!
Feb 13th, 2007
noelle
i believe trya is the greatest role model for women out there right now. She is only 161 lbs’s, you guys! That is ridiculous if you think that is FAT. She is 5′10″! Usuallly, TEENAGERS that are 5′10″ should be around the healthy weight of 135-140. DO NOT MAKE YOUNG GIRLS BELIEVE THEY ARE FAT IF THEY ARE 160. THAT IS JUST ASKING YOUNG GIRLS TO BE ANOREXIC AND BULEMIC. YOU GO TYRA!
Feb 15th, 2007
Brandie
I think that if people would spend a little more time worrying about the serious issues we are facing today insteaed of all of the superficial bullshit our country wouldn’t be in the condition it is in now. Think about that when you vote! Not Tyra Banks.
Feb 16th, 2007
Sasha
Well I think that people need to get a life so they can prevent from ruining others! I’m not looking for an argument, I just want someone to understand that the weight she is at right now at her age is perfectly healthy. She did her time eating a celery stick a day being a model so she deserves a reese’s cup every once in a while… And if people have a problem with thicker women they seriously need to stop being so critical. Not everyone can be a size -4. I personally am a size 9 and proud. Why are you people promoting the eating disorder issue? Anorexia is not healthy. TYRA is healthy.
Feb 18th, 2007
Dude
To hell with yo bitches NOELLE,BRANDIE n SASHA.Tyra is fat thats why she got mad and went on Larry’s show when the tabloid blasted her ass.Whenever a bitch gains weight thats not muscle then they become FAT.What other term can you use to describe that.Am sure these three Hos are FAT themselves thats why they r in Tyra’s corner.Hit the gym and gain muscle not MacD cheese burgers or else u gonna be Fat asses too.
Feb 19th, 2007
Me myself and I
Umm….tyra aint fat…and if your thinking…well maybe Me myself and i is fat…she is not!
Feb 21st, 2007
Me myself and I
Tyra Banks is a positive role model for girls…and NO i am not fat…if you think that tyra is fat at being 5′10 and 160 pounds…then u are a bunch of superficial jerks!
Feb 21st, 2007
Dude
“”"Me myself and I”"”" just shut it and hit the gym fat pig!!!U prolly wanna weigh yaself again coz am sure you r not 5′10 and 140-160lbs.
Feb 22nd, 2007
Dudekiller
“dude” You’re a fucking pussy. Damn loser. I’d pay to see Tyra whoop your scrawny ass for calling her fat.
Go back to downloading porn you POS.
Feb 22nd, 2007
Pengu333
ME MYSELF AND I is not fat…u fucking blast her again…maybe ur fat? U fucking bastard…dont talk to her life that…she is not fat u fat ass pig…
Feb 22nd, 2007
tatiana
first i’d like to say that tyra has been the best role model for me since i was 8 years old and she will continue to be until i’m 80! second i truely believe that the only reason most of you people keep putting her down is because you jealous, for women it’s because you know you’ll never look as amazing as her and for men it’s because you know you’ll never be with someone as beautiful as her! you know i bet that if she were sitting right next to you, you wouldn’t say such hurtful and cruel things! she’s an amazing and gorgeous woman whether she’s 161 like she says or 261, she will always be beautiful. so do yourselves a favor and get yourselves a life or two, they sell them on ebay!
Feb 24th, 2007
hannah
How can you call someone fat for being 161 pounds when they are 5′10″, no wonder models are dangerously underweight if they get told that they should weight less than 120 pounds, I’m sure that’s fine for someone 5’2”. I’m 6 foot and way 158 pounds am I fat?
Feb 25th, 2007
Skyleigh
okay i think hannah is right!
im not tall im 5′2″
how can yall call someone so tall
so fat
yall are looking to much at the wieght
and not the body tyra is beautiful
and aint no one ganna say different unless
yall are jelous because she has something you aint
never ganna have!
Feb 25th, 2007
Brittany
Heyy Everyone!!… Well Tyra Banks is NOT FAT. The media is so obsessed with celebrities losing and gaining weight.Tyra is such a beautiful person in the inside and out. She is said that she will be honest to everyone, and she did that when she came out on national telelvision and confronted everyone about her weight.Tyra is so down to earth. She could still be a beautiful supermodel. I know probably how much the tabloids really hurt her.She has alot of support from her fans and family. I made a site for Tyra to show how much I love her… http://www.tyrabanks15.piczo.com/.. you may need to type it in…. Love you Tyra no matter what happens.
Mar 4th, 2007
carolina
woah..thats so sad.
What kind of bizarro world do we live in when fat people are embraced instead of eschewed?
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SHES NOT FUCKIN FAT! ARE U KIDDIN ME? She’s beautiful. and in case some of you haven’t noticed, thats how most people these days look like. 160 is not at all fat. thats normal. she’s tall as well. and if she’s okay with her weight, theres NOTHING wrong with it AT ALL. the person who wrote this is ignorant and probably weighs 350 lbs…
Mar 5th, 2007
buggiee
Tyra is still beautiful no matter what, but she IS fat. I have to say, id want her face, but i would not want her body. I’m not saying stick thin is good either. Its not.I think the perfect weight is about 120-140, somewhere between there. you cant say that to thin either so dont try and argue that.and as pretty as she is, 160 pounds is pretty big.
Mar 14th, 2007
Danielle
Why the hell do you care wha weight she’s at. Didn’t your mother ever tell you that if you have nothing good to say don’t say it at all? Tyra gained weight because without starving herself thats the weight she should be at. So if you think its natural to be starving yourself no wonder you think shes fat. Would you prefer if she looked like Nicole Richie, and lie to everyones face saying that shes naturally that way?
Mar 15th, 2007
Dee
Okay at 5ft10, Tyra is NOT overweight. For her height, doctors would recommend she weigh between 130lb and 170lb. So she is fine at 160lb. Yes, she has meat on her bones, but there is a difference between being pleasantly plump and being fat and Tyra is NOT fat unless you are comparing her to the underweight hollywood size zeros and that is not healthy or attractive unless you find ribs and collar bones attractive. Thank you : )
Mar 25th, 2007
kate
I love how this never seems to be a problem with guys. You never hear girls lauhing about what a fat cow that guy is… oh and I love it the most when fat men say “wow thats a fat bitch”
Grow up
Tyra’s still in the healthy bmi and shes making a hell of a lot more money than the idiot than wrote this opinion peice
Apr 11th, 2007
Tyra
You poeple should be ashamed of yourselfs its not called fat its called Healthy! and i retrired becaouse you can be a profecional model untill your 30! so next time you go around telling someone your fat just imagine how it will come back to haunt you!
Apr 14th, 2007
listen up...
This is why our world is so screwed up. It’s because assholes are telling people who are NORMAL SIZED that they are FAT. This is the reason we have eating disorders. I doubt you people caliing her FAT really know how disgusting a life controlling an ED really is, but you are the ones making girls[and guys] out there starve themselves, throw up, and abuse laxatives.
You should be ashamed. You could be the reason someone died or is suffereing because you called their normal body fat.
Apr 15th, 2007
nadz
Tyra is not nearly fat… yeh she gained weight but she still looks good. Y wud anybody want to look like a bonebird anyway.
Apr 17th, 2007
Tyra bank's mum
Tyra is just an attention seeking whore. She’s so fuckin fake…
Apr 25th, 2007
Educated
I just watched a rerun of Tyra Banks show and decided to leave a blog on her website when I found this. I can’t believe America has come down to this; putting people down for their weight. WHO CARES? Honestly. Get off your computers and do something positive with your lives besides degrating someone for their weight. It’s no ones business if someone weighs, 100 lbs, 161lbs, or 210 lbs. How does it effect lives of others?
Apr 28th, 2007
sammijo
hey tyra even if you have put on a couple pounds in the last couple years its ok!!! most people would love to be as pretty or smart or talented as you are! and i am just letting you know i love that tyra banks show and i also love ur show americas next top model!!! ur beautiful and dont let none of these people on here tell you any different!!! i wish that i could be as pretty as you are!!! well i hope that u just know i watch ur show everynite!!!! i love you tyra!!! keepin it real!!! lol
bye
~sam~
Jun 18th, 2007
Christa
I still like Tyra alot I really dont think she looks that Bad only in that one pic but thats not her fault or is it?She is my ROLE MODEL and its not like she cant lose the weight so i dont see why everybody is trippn you aint her so mind your own bizzness because if you where BIG then you noe yall would B the 1st people mad if sumbody waz talkn stuff on you @ least i noe i would ~*Cristal*~
Oct 17th, 2007
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Jan 17th, 2008
Cassie`
TYRA BANKS IS NOT FAT!!! U PPL ARE SOOO STUPID.. U MUST BE ANNOREXIC IF U THINK SHE IS!
Mar 31st, 2008
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