Tyra Banks Stands Tall in the Face of Criticism

Since America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks announced that the upcoming season would be offering spots to young women 5' 7" and under, the decision has been met with some sharp criticism. Vogue recently discussed the new height requirements, saying it has been met with strong "derision from the American fashion community." But Tyra is not one to take criticism sitting down, OK! Magazine reports. At the 20th annual GLAAD media awards in New York, Banks addressed the criticism, noting, "The majority of the fashion industry is about tall girls, but the majority of the fashion industry is not about…

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