Tyra Banks Is Opening a Model-Themed Amusement Park in L.A.

Disney Land — “a place I went to a lot as a child,” Banks explained — served as an inspiration. “There is a storyline I have been working on for a year. Anybody can enter and feel like a model.” Modelland is named after the novel Banks published in 2010.

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The project will anchor Santa Monica Place, a mall just steps from the beach and iconic Santa Monica Pier. (Honestly, is there anything more L.A. than a theme park dedicated to getting the best ‘gram?) However, Banks added that this location “will be the first of many.” 

“It’s my calling to bring modeling to the masses,” Banks said of the project. “I created Top Model to expand the definition of beauty based on my own pain of being told ‘no’ that I couldn’t do something because I’m curvy or I’m black. My empathy for women in general increased through the experience.”

She added, “And now with Modelland, I’m taking it ten steps forward, giving people the opportunity to engage with the elusive world by opening it up to everyone.” We’re rooting for you, Tyra. 

 

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