Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks’ journey in the catwalk was not as easy as it seems because of her physique, which is said to be not suitable in the fashion world. For one, when she attended Milan Fashion Week, she received feedback that she was “too big”. Her mom then told her not to shed weight in order to be able to take part in any fashion shows, and she also revealed those designers who called it quits on working with her. Regardless of how she started out, she remained optimistic. Eventually, she became the face of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has been featured in mainstream fashion since then and even established her own show America’s Next Top Model back in 2003.

However, that did not spare her from those detractors and those front pages of tabloids were filled with insults hurled against her such as “Tyra Porkchops” and “Thigh-ra Banks”. In return, she fended them off and even credited her mom for giving her strength from these body shamers.