Supermodel Tyra Banks may be a celebrity in her own right but no one can deny that she became a household byword when her name was linked to golfer Tiger Woods. The 34-year old actress and model recently made it to the tabloids after she was criticized for her alleged weight gain, a far cry from the body which became the star of the Elite Modeling agency. However, Banks said she does not encourage women to become slaves to the perfect look. Despite her not-so-perfect body Banks still made it to the People Magazine’s list of the World’s 100 Most Beautiful Women. Way back in 2006, she was named by TIME Magazine one of the world’s most influential people. Banks, who currently hosts “America’s Next Top Model”, has modeled for Dolce & Gabbana, Cover Girl, Victoria’s Secret, Tommy Hilfiger and Anna Sui.