As an experienced supermodel who has reached the dizzying heights of catwalk and cover girl fame you would think she would be more sympathetic to aspiring wannabes.
But instead of welcoming her new recruits with open arms, Tyra Banks has mocked the models-in-the-making in a film clip for her new series of America’s Next Top Model.
Portraying three very different girls the 37-year-old model made fun of the young girls hoping to recreate her success.
Blonde bimbo: Tyra donned a bleached blonde wig and portrayed a 19-year-old aspiring model for the promo video and mocked a number of stereotypical girls
In the video, broadcast just before the first show, Tyra interprets three very different girls, a sweet and innocent 19-year-old, a fierce and determined young lady , and an edgier rocker type.
Dressed in a long blonde wig as the clueless and overexcited caricature, Tyra proclaimed she really wanted to be America’s next big thing, her favourite designer was ‘Hello Kitty’ - and she would do anything but ‘cut her hair’.
Next came the aggressive type who declared she wasn’t taking part ‘to make friends’ as Tyra portrayed an ambitious and feisty recruit.
I'm not here to make friends: Trya also took on the persona of the ambitious model in the promo which played just before the first show of the new series of America's Next Top Model
Finally Tyra donned a short jet black wig, dark make-up and a floor-length black gown for her final impression of the girl who just doesn’t care.
Gothic Tyra declared that she didn’t want to be there and said that she didn’t know the first thing about what she was doing.
The promo video came ahead of the first show of the series, which has enjoyed considerable success in the U.S. and around the globe in spin-off shows.
New look: Tyra showcased a variety of different looks in the promo video
Tyra, who has enjoyed a lengthy and successful modelling career, has managed to cultivate a TV brand from her model series as well as her own self-titled show.
The video cameo was aired ahead of the introduction of her newest batch of rookies, with the first show in the series broadcast in America last night.
Tyra has taken to Twitter to promote her show and posted a photo of herself along with the caption: ‘You think we're PLAYIN'?! Watch Top Model's premiere TONIGHT!’
Not so pretty: Tyra donned a goth look as she played the girl who didn't really want to be part of America's Next Top Model
And the first show certainly didn’t disappoint with plenty of cringe-worthy moments to enjoy, including the girls having to walk in Alexander Wang on a water runway inside a plastic bubble.
But while Tyra’s professional life is going from strength to strength her personal life was troublesome towards the end of last year.
In October she was granted a temporary restraining order against her 'mentally unstable stalker' Marten Williams Jr.
In documents filed at LA County Superior Court by her attorney, Evan Spiegel, the supermodel-turned-talk show host states: 'I am in fear from Mr Williams for my personal safety, and that of those around me, including my family and employees.'
The model also claimed the man had a history of mental illness - and that he believes 'he killed George Bush Jr. and that Michael Jackson is alive and well and living in Long Beach'.
In addition, she claimed 39-year-old - who is 6'2" and 220lb - left several 'ominous frightening letters and items' at her home, including his prescription medication, L.A. County jail wristbands and a note referencing a wedding ceremony set for 1/08/11 - the day he believes he and Tyra are set to marry.
She alleged that Williams has 'targeted and harassed and stalked' her and her family for the past four years.
U.S. website TMZ reports that Williams had been arrested just earlier this month for trespassing on Tyra's Beverly Hills property.
At the time Williams told police he was bringing Tyra 'offerings.'
He was later placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold, but Tyra's people believe he may have already been released.
In the documents Tyra requested that Williams stayed at least 100 yards away from her and her family.
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