Then, in 2003, the Tyra revolution began. Whip-smart and an incredibly astute businesswoman, somehow we all knew that Tyra would be making megabucks. But when she created, produced, and presented America's Next Top Model - which would run for 22 years - she basically took over everything. Author, TV host, lecturer, musician, cosmetics magnate - there's a reason she's consistently on the top of "Most Influential People" lists.
A model's life is usually filled with all kinds of illicit temptations, but Tyra has never taken part in that seedier side. She says she avoids alcohol and has never done other recreational drugs, which let's be honest is probably why she's a raging success and we aren't. That's not to say her personal life hasn't had its demons - in 2009 on an episode of Oprah, she opened up about several past relationships which were emotionally abusive and incredibly harmful to her.