Tyra Banks Supports Miley Cyrus: 'She Is a 15-Year-Old!'

Tyra Banks Supports Miley Cyrus: 'She Is a 15-Year-Old!'
Don't worry, Miley Cyrus – Tyra Banks has your back.

The model-turned-talk-show host spoke out in support of the Disney star following her controversial photo flap, telling the ladies of The View on Wednesday: "She is a 15-year-old, and I just wish everybody would leave her alone!"

Banks, 34, said provocative photos can come with the territory when you're a young star, and her own mother kept a close eye on her. "There were definitely jobs they would ask me to do," she said, referring to a request for Banks to pose nude for the legendary Pirelli calendar.

But Mama said no-no.
Published 4/30/08 by

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  • am not so worry about becus tyra is just doing her thing thats all
    AbayomiU 9/4/09 Reply
  • Shut up Tyra.
    Miley crossed the line.
    Possing topless is ridiculous, she's 15!!!
    Anonymous 5/7/08 Reply
  • damn she looks ugly
    Anonymous 4/30/08 Reply
  • Come on Tyra, exactly your mother was there to protect you. Posing nude at 15 or even semi-nude is inappropriate. Save the sexy poses until she is an adult and better understands their consequences. I don't blame Miley, I blame her parents and the...
    qtpiscesgrl 4/30/08 Reply