In a memoir written by former supermodel Tyra Banks, and her mother, titled “Perfect Is Boring,” the model opens up about getting work done on her nose earlier in her career, according to People Magazine.
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“I had bones in my nose that were growing and itching. I could breathe fine, but I added cosmetic surgery. I admit it! Fake hair and I did my nose. I feel I have a responsibility, to tell the truth,” said the 44-year-old model and actress.
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The memoir talks about the various lessons Banks’ mother taught her about life and self-image. Banks shares many of her thoughts on beauty like the “no-makeup movement,” women getting plastic surgery and natural beauty.
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“Natural beauty is unfair,” said Banks. “I get really uncomfortable when women who are these natural beauties judge anybody who does anything to themselves.”
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And when it comes to makeup she says sometimes she needed it. “We place a lot of emphasis on that,” she says. “As a model, I needed makeup. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. It leveled my playing field. Gisele, you don’t need it? I do! And we’re both modeling for Victoria’s Secret.”
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The idea of beauty is ever-changing, and we all have our own perspective. Whether you agree with Banks’ or not, you can learn more by reading “Perfect Is Boring,” which hits shelves this Friday.
