Tyra Banks: Personal Life and Role as a Mother in 2026
16 february 2026 в 21:37
Tyra Banks is one of the most well-known names in the modeling world. From the runway to film shoots and creating the show «America's Got Talent», - she has become a significant figure in the industry. However, Tyra has an even more important role in her life—being a mom. Now, with the 2026 Netflix documentary series «Reality Check» sparking new interest in her biography, many want to learn more about her personal life.
Learn about Tyra’s family here.
As of now, Tyra is not married. Recently, she was dating boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin. Previously, she was in a relationship with ex-boyfriend Erik Asla, a Norwegian photographer, from 2013 to 2017.
Before her recent romances, Tyra opened up about her past abusive relationship with an unnamed ex-boyfriend. In a conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2009, the former Victoria’s Secret «angel» said, «I stayed because I felt that if I left, and he didn’t change and didn’t treat me the way I feel I deserve, I would be a failure».
Yes, Tyra is the mother of one child: her son York Banks Asla. She and her ex-partner Erik became parents to York through surrogacy in January 2016. That month, Tyra announced the birth of her son.
«The best gift that we worked so hard for and prayed for is finally here», - she wrote in an Instagram post at the time. «He has my fingers and big eyes, and his dad Erik’s mouth and chin. We thank the angel woman who carried our wonderful boy and pray for everyone who is struggling to reach this joyful moment. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world».
Over the years, Tyra has discussed motherhood in various interviews. In a conversation with E! News in December 2017, the Inglewood, California native said that she is «a very hardworking mom and hopefully a good example for my son to understand that mom works very, very hard, and that’s how we have these things, and we can travel and fly to see the world».
«But at the same time, with my hard work, my son is often with me; he’s here today!» Tyra continued. «I want him to see the world of mom and understand what she does, so that when he’s away from me, he thinks, 'Oh, is mom with a camera or is mom in a business meeting today?' I want him to understand that, and I think he’s slowly learning».
As of 2026, Tyra’s son, York, is already 10 years old
Learn about Tyra’s family here.
As of now, Tyra is not married. Recently, she was dating boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin. Previously, she was in a relationship with ex-boyfriend Erik Asla, a Norwegian photographer, from 2013 to 2017.
Before her recent romances, Tyra opened up about her past abusive relationship with an unnamed ex-boyfriend. In a conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2009, the former Victoria’s Secret «angel» said, «I stayed because I felt that if I left, and he didn’t change and didn’t treat me the way I feel I deserve, I would be a failure».
Yes, Tyra is the mother of one child: her son York Banks Asla. She and her ex-partner Erik became parents to York through surrogacy in January 2016. That month, Tyra announced the birth of her son.
«The best gift that we worked so hard for and prayed for is finally here», - she wrote in an Instagram post at the time. «He has my fingers and big eyes, and his dad Erik’s mouth and chin. We thank the angel woman who carried our wonderful boy and pray for everyone who is struggling to reach this joyful moment. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world».
Over the years, Tyra has discussed motherhood in various interviews. In a conversation with E! News in December 2017, the Inglewood, California native said that she is «a very hardworking mom and hopefully a good example for my son to understand that mom works very, very hard, and that’s how we have these things, and we can travel and fly to see the world».
«But at the same time, with my hard work, my son is often with me; he’s here today!» Tyra continued. «I want him to see the world of mom and understand what she does, so that when he’s away from me, he thinks, 'Oh, is mom with a camera or is mom in a business meeting today?' I want him to understand that, and I think he’s slowly learning».
As of 2026, Tyra’s son, York, is already 10 years old
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