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I went from being very popular and the head of the clique in the sixth grade to having, like, kid depression in the seventh grade. Not leaving the house. Not looking people in the eye... My body made me feel bad at everything.

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Tyra Banks
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 4
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Tyra Lynne Banks
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