"Don't chase the money... chase the passion. Because that's what is going to keep you happy and motivated and jumping out of that bed Monday morning."
~ Tyra Banks
Legendary American Model, Tyra Banks was at one time the most recognized name in the fashion industry. She was almost perfect for a model as well -- sleek, beautiful, and, of course -- super tall.
The average height of women in The United States is just below five feet four inches -- it has been that for a long time now -- we can say that the average height of humans has stagnated in the United States for almost four decades now.
Tyra with her five feet ten inches of stature would stand out in any crowd in almost any part of the world. She would stand out even among models because most models inflate their height by an inch or two but not Tyra, she tells it like it is -- five feet and a solid ten inches.
Many celebrities (most often unknowingly), inflate their height by a couple of inches (perhaps they measure their height with shoes on), but we think Tyra isn't one of them.
The real height of Tyra Banks is
5'10" or 178 cm
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| Tyra Banks with the petite Scarlett Johansson (5'3") and big Gwen (6'3½") |
For reference, here is the average human height around the world.
| Country | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5'4" | 4'11" |
| India | 5'5½" | 5'½" |
| Mexico | 5'6½" | 5'1½" |
| China | 5'6½" | 5'1½" |
| Japan | 5'7½" | 5'2½" |
| Brazil | 5'8" | 5'3" |
| Russia | 5'9" | 5'3¾" |
| United States | 5'9¼" | 5'4" |
| United Kingdom | 5'9½" | 5'4¼" |
| Canada | 5'10" | 5'4½" |
| Australia | 5'10" | 5'4½" |
| Germany | 5'10½" | 5'5" |
| Sweden | 5'11" | 5'5½" |
| Netherlands | 5'11½" | 5'6" |
Data was collected from official sources wherever possible. A more detailed chart can be found here.
Here Are Some Wise Tyra Banks Quotes, For Your Daily Dose of Food For Thought Requirements
"You can have all the potential in the world, but unless you have confidence, you have nothing."
~ Tyra Banks
"Love every part of yourself. Even the things that frustrate you. They make you who you are!"
~ Tyra Banks
"Keep in mind that we should always thank those who hurt us, especially those who did so bad we are forced to transform. They risk the eternal verdict of going to hell just to make us better than who we are."
~ Tyra Banks
"Once you plant seeds of success, your tree will bear fierce fruit."
~ Tyra Banks
"Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It's about accepting all of yourself."
~ Tyra Banks
"A smile is the most important thing you wear."
~ Tyra Banks
"Take responsibility for yourself because no one's going to take responsibility for you."
~ Tyra Banks
“Love me or hate me I promise that it will never make or break me...<3”
~ Tyra Banks
“A lot of young girls think that the opposite of fake is rudeness. And just as ugly as the fake is, so is saying whatever is on your mind because it's the truth.”
~ Tyra Banks