Eva Marcille & Tyra Banks Respond to Winnie Harlow’s “Top Model” Shade

Eva Marcille & Tyra Banks Respond to Winnie Harlow’s “Top Model” Shade

Andrea Raffin

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When Tyra Banks created “America’s Next Top Model” years ago, it became a platform for ladies of all walks of life to compete to become just that, America’s Next Top Model. We’ve watched women like Eva Marcille, Tocarra, Yaya and more take that opportunity and create more. Landing them in huge movie roles and endorsements from companies like Sephora and Cover Girl.

Well former contestant, Winnie Harlow doesn’t think the show played any role in her recent success of becoming a well-known print model even becoming Victoria Secret runway model. She says the show didn’t do anything for her, and doesn’t do anything for ANY model as it’s just a “reality show”.

Eva Marcille had her own opinion on Winnie’s comments saying, “You know what, it amazes me that people get opportunities and they totally forget who gave them those opportunities. Winnie Harlow is a beautiful girl—but let’s be clear. The world knows her, Drake knows her, Wiz Khalifa knows her because of Top Model”

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TSR Staff: Kyle Anfernee: @Kyle.Anfernee Y’all remember a few months ago when Winnie Harlow sat down with Andy Cohen on his show ‘Watch What Happens Live’ and said that America’s Next Top Model “didn’t do anything” for her modeling career? Well, Andy caught up with Tyra Banks recently and asked for her thoughts on Winnie’s shady comment. ___________________________________ “Did she say that?” Tyra said. “I discovered her on Instagram … Well, come on, I discovered her on Instagram. And she’s on the show, so what do you think that means?” ___________________________________ Winnie made the comment six months ago on the show, and said it didn’t give her the push for her career. “So I really started after the show, ‘cause that really didn’t do anything for my career. Which it doesn’t do anything for any model’s career, realistically.” ____________________________________________ She also said that it wasn’t what she expected. “It was really like a reality TV show. That’s not—Read More At TheShadeRoom.com 🎥: @bravotv @bravoandy

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