Difficult news for Tyra Banks.
Struggling to get pregnant can be a difficult time for any woman — and celebrities are no exception.
America’s Next Top Model judge Tyra Banks has revealed she has endured an unsuccessful series of IVF treatments, but is still holding onto hope she’ll have a large family someday.
The retired model and television host told People magazine her IVF struggle has been “traumatic” at times.
“It’s been really difficult,” 41-year-old Banks told People in a candid, exclusive interview. “I’ve had some not-so-happy, traumatic moments.”
She added that she and her partner, 50-year-old photographer Erik Asla, would ideally like “a litter” of children.
“I don’t just want one child. I’d love a litter! Maybe they’ll be running the family business. I do want a legacy,” she said.
Banks added that she’s been planning since her 20s to have children, but hasn’t found the right time.
“Since I was 24, I used to say every year, ‘I will have kids in three years,’” she said.
“But my business is very entrepreneurial, and I kept trying to find time for it to happen.
“Then, when you’re like, ‘I’m just going to do it,’ it’s not so easy.”
When she turned 40, she said, the one thing she realised she still wanted was children.
She told People: “I’m like, ‘Damn, the clock is ticking!'”
The modelling veteran — who now her own cosmetics line, as well as a new talk show called Tyra Presents FABLife — is one of just seven women to have repeatedly ranked among the world’s most influential people by TIME.
She has been an advocate for diversity in the modelling industry and has also previously spoken out against abusive relationships.
We wish Tyra all the best.
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There are are consequences for leaving it too late. Sorry not a great deal of sympathy .
That seems a little unfair. She has only been with her partner for a couple of years, which means she was already in her late thirties when they met. Maybe she was waiting for the right man to come along, maybe she didn't want to do IVF on her own. Maybe it is 'too late' for Tyra, if it is I do have sympathy for her.
There are multiple studies that show infertility is as stressful as cancer. Comments like this certainly don't help lift anyone up or make anyone feel better. You clearly have not had to deal with the debilitating issue of infertility and for that, you are very lucky.
I'm 32 and have been trying since 30 to have a baby. I've done four cycles of IVF, I've had months after month for two years of disappointment. I've had one chemical pregnancy, and one miscarriage at ten weeks.
Tyra's struggle is no easier than mine and no worse than mine. I wish you all the best and I am glad you can't relate to this horrific existence. I'd not wish it on my worst enemy.
Agreed and well said. Sending you lots of baby dust. Hoping your journey doesn't take much longer xx
Thank you Alannah! Your comment has given me a smile! Xx