Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘Defamatory’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries

Tyra Banks filed a lawsuit against Netflix on June 10, 2024, alleging that the "America's Next Top Model" docuseries "The Real World: Los Angeles" contained "defamatory" content. Banks claims that an interview she gave to the production company Reality Check was edited and reassembled to create a false and damaging narrative that did not reflect her actual statements. The lawsuit specifies that the docuseries, released in February 2024, presented her words out of context to support a narrative unrelated to her original interview. Banks is seeking unspecified damages for defamation, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit further states that the docuseries' producers deliberately manipulated her interview footage to portray her in a negative and harmful light. This legal action comes after the docuseries aired, sparking controversy over its portrayal of Banks and the show's history. Banks's legal team asserts that the misrepresentation has caused significant damage to her reputation and career.