In the ‘Top Model’ Docuseries, Tyra Is No Longer in Control
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tyra Banks, a key figure on “America’s Next Top Model” as creator, executive producer, judge, and mentor, is featured in a new three-part Netflix documentary titled “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.”
- Unlike typical celebrity documentaries, Banks had no approval power, was not given questions in advance, received no compensation, and could only view the series upon public release.
- The documentary explores the show's complex legacy, including contestant claims of feeling humiliated, with Banks expressing a mix of regret and justification during interviews.
- Banks’ participation appears to be a calculated move amid renewed scrutiny and criticism of the show, though the largely negative public reaction may deter other celebrities from similar candid interviews.
- The documentary provides an un
