Tyra Banks walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time in 20 years

Ahead of the 2024 show, Tyra revealed this Harper's Bazaar that her commitment to the brand was just a door opener for diversity in the fashion industry.

“You know, it’s interesting because in terms of diversity, I was diverse. I was considered curvier, and I was a black girl, and I think it's important to still acknowledge that back then… 19 years ago it was like, “Wow, they're exposing Tyra and ruining everything.” Those barriers and Victoria's Secret are coming out and saying she's the first black woman of her kind and really breaking the norm,” she told the publication. “What’s even nicer today is that they broke down those doors. I feel like I broke it open, and now that they're popping open, I'm so excited.”

Tyra also took a moment to praise and encourage one of the brand's new Angels, Paloma Elsesser, as she discussed the brand's latest inclusion efforts. “When I look at the video commercial that I did with Paloma, and I'm walking down the hallway, you know, a woman with Victoria's Secret, who has broken down so many doors, and handed Paloma this invitation, and she stormed off Doors in. It’s just this continuation of beauty and diversity that’s really exciting.”

One thing is for sure: Tyra definitely is Despite it at the helm, and she passes the baton to our new VS Angels with confidence and grace.