“I don't want to use the term 'plus-size,' because, to me, what the hell is that? It just doesn't have a positive connotation to it. I tend to not use it.”

American model and media personality, Tyra Banks is best known for pioneering the modern era of supermodeling in the 1990s and later becoming the first Black woman to host a major network talk show. She founded the Tyra Banks Company, a production and media company focused on diversity and empowerment in entertainment.