3. Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks started modeling when she was just fifteen years old. Even at such a young age, she started breaking barriers for African American models. She was the first black woman to grace the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated.
However, as soon as the paparazzi caught sight of Tyra being a few pounds heavier than usual, the media’s scrutiny became too much. She hit the gym immediately, and now she is looking fitter than ever. However, her experience made her speak up about the inequality and unfairness of the industry toward women, something she is vocal about even today.
