Tyra Banks reflects on powerful return to Victoria's Secret runway after 20 years

Tyra Banks opens up about her return to the Victoria's Secret runway, focusing on empowerment and representation.

Tyra Banks made a triumphant return to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2024, two decades after retiring from modeling. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, the 50-year-old supermodel shared her experience of walking the runway, emphasizing how different it felt this time around. Banks explained that her focus was no longer solely on herself, but on representing women of all ages and body types, noting that she felt like "a vessel" for women who might feel insecure or marginalized.

Banks also highlighted how her body had changed since her earlier modeling days, revealing that she was about 40-50 pounds heavier on the runway, with her bust being significantly larger. "I was like, 'Don't fall out, don't fall out,'" she humorously recalled.

The fashion icon, known for her role as a former Victoria's Secret Angel, wore a dazzling silver cape and crystal-embellished outfit during her return to the catwalk. Her comeback was part of the brand's highly anticipated relaunch of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which was announced earlier this year with the promise to reflect modern values and inclusivity. Fans can catch her segment on The Drew Barrymore Show airing on October 23.