Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation Over 'Top Model' Docuseries
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the America’s Next Top Model docuseries Reality Check selectively edited her interview to promote a false and defamatory narrative.
- The lawsuit claims Banks’ comments were heavily edited, omitting her accountability for controversial moments and falsely implying she ignored a contestant’s sexual assault and exploited it for ratings.
- Banks disputes the portrayal of her response to contestant Shandi Sullivan’s alleged assault, stating the series cut key footage to create the false impression that she evaded the topic.
- The suit also addresses accusations that Banks did not contact judge Miss J Alexander after his stroke, providing evidence of ongoing communication that was excluded from the series.
- Banks alleges the docuseries has caused significant harm to her personal brand and business, seeking a jury trial to determine damages for economic losses and reputational damage.