Let’s talk about Tyra Banks, because she’s been spilling the tea on her family life, and it’s as fascinating as you’d expect. In a recent, no-holds-barred chat with Entertainment Tonight, Tyra revealed that her mom, Carolyn London, is putting some serious pressure on her to expand the family. At 44, Tyra already has a little bundle of joy—her two-year-old son, York Banks Asla—but grandma wants more grandbabies! “God, my mom wants more grandbabies,” Tyra joked during the interview on June 24. It’s like grandma knows best, right?
Here’s the scoop: Tyra’s son, York, is already rolling and running around like a little whirlwind, and her mom thinks it’s time for him to have a sibling. “She’s like, ‘You see? He needs a friend. He’s saying that these stuffed animals are his babies and he’s calling himself a big brother,’” Tyra explained. It’s adorable, but also kind of hilarious because, well, York is still the only kid in the house! Tyra’s reaction? “I’m like, there’s nobody underneath you… What does that mean ‘big brother?’” It’s clear Tyra is torn between her mom’s wishes and her own plans for the future.
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So, here’s the big question: does Tyra actually want more kids? Well, she’s been pretty open about her feelings in the past. In a previous interview, the single mom-of-one said, “I don’t just want one child. I want a litter! And I want to be the kind of mom where my child can come to me for anything.” But let’s be real, life doesn’t always go according to plan. In a December 2017 interview with E! News, Tyra was asked if she wanted to expand her family, and her response was simply, “We shall see.” So, it sounds like she’s keeping her options open. Scroll down to learn more about Tyra, her son, and her family journey!
Is Tyra Banks Pregnant Right Now?
Not that we know of. Tyra welcomed her first child, York, via surrogate, and given her past struggles with infertility, it’s possible she won’t carry another baby herself. Tyra has been incredibly candid about her journey to motherhood. “When I turned 40, the one thing I was not happy about is that I did not have kids. I’m like, ‘Damn, the clock is ticking!’” she told People in 2015. And let’s just say, the road to parenthood wasn’t easy. “I’ve had some not-so-happy moments with [IVF], very traumatic moments. It’s difficult as you get older. It’s not something that can just happen,” she admitted. So, while Tyra might want more kids, the process could be just as challenging the second time around.
View this post on InstagramTo all the amazing daddies out there that love their kids unconditionally like my mommy’s daddy and my daddy, too…HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! -York💛
A source close to Tyra revealed that she tried to conceive for a year and a half before York was born. “Implanted embryos weren’t working for her to carry,” the insider said. “She [had been] harvesting eggs for the last 18 months to make this dream a reality.” It’s clear that Tyra put in a lot of effort and heart into bringing York into the world, and whatever decision she makes next will come from that same place of love and determination.
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How Many Kids Does Tyra Banks Have?
Right now, Tyra has just one child: her son, York Banks Asla. Born in January 2016 with the help of a surrogate mother, York was the result of Tyra’s hard work, prayer, and perseverance. Tyra and her then-partner, Erika Asla, shared the exciting news on Tyra’s Instagram shortly after York’s birth. “The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin,” Tyra wrote in a sweet caption alongside a photo of a baby hat. “As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world.”
Now that York is growing up, Tyra is focused on teaching him important life lessons, including the value of hard work. “I am a very hardworking momma and hopefully a good example to my son that you know momma works really, really hard and that’s how we have these things and we can travel and get on airplane, airplane, airplane, to go and see the world,” she told E! News. She continued, “But at the same time with my hard work my son often comes with me, he’s here today! So I want him to see mommy’s world and to understand what she does, so that when he’s away from me he’s like, ‘Oh mommy’s with camera or is mommy in business suit meeting today?’ I want him to understand that and so I think he’s learning, slowly.”
