Tyra Banks Returns To IMG As She Gets Back Into Modeling

Tyra Banks is getting back into modeling, and has returned to IMG, her former management company.

The model, TV personality, author and entrepreneur had taken a break from active modeling, and was without representation until now.

“Returning to my IMG family feels like coming home — but this isnt just a comeback, its a new beginning,” Banks, 51, said in a statement.

Her comeback is starting off with a bang — covering Essences 55th anniversary issue, which hit newsstands Tuesday. She also returned to the revived Victorias Secret Fashion Show last fall, opening the finale segment.

Banks began modeling at age 15, becoming the first Black American to be featured on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and serving as a Victorias Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. In 2003, she launched her hit reality TV series “Americas Next Top Model,” which ran for 22 seasons.

“Im an ice cream entrepreneur now, but everywhere I go — across countries, across continents — people have been asking me to return to modeling — on the streets, on social media, in my DMS, and in interview after interview,” Banks said, referring to her ice cream brand, SMiZE & Dream.

“Now Im ready. Im stepping back in with fresh eyes, electrifying energy, and a drive to make game-changing moves,” Banks said. “And yes, Im ready to slay the runway again. The best is yet to come.”