You are my hero and inspiration! I want to be better, smarter, more confident, sure of my self, and comfortable with the world around me, because of you. If you can come from Inglewood California, and rise up to be the ... moreYou are my hero and inspiration! I want to be better, smarter, more confident, sure of my self, and comfortable with the world around me, because of you. If you can come from Inglewood California, and rise up to be the super woman that you are today speaking before heads in New Zealand about your efforts to change the world, than I will/can believe that I am smart, gorgeous, and have something powerful and unique to offer the world too. Thank you!

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i am from Russia and people here have some kind of beauty standards. so girls who are not skinny, not blonde and and not absolutely stunning (which is ridiculous) are not even looked at. it is very frustrating that peopl ... morei am from Russia and people here have some kind of beauty standards. so girls who are not skinny, not blonde and and not absolutely stunning (which is ridiculous) are not even looked at. it is very frustrating that people choose to accept only the "obvious" beauty. i am for the kind that lays beneath the surface. every person is beautiful in their own way. all we need to do is to look a little bit closer to recognize it.

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I hate seeing girls being torn down by the men in their lives, and changing WHO they are for someone else. Never should we change who we are for anyone, or anything. Girls out there listen, don't go for the cute guy who ... moreI hate seeing girls being torn down by the men in their lives, and changing WHO they are for someone else. Never should we change who we are for anyone, or anything. Girls out there listen, don't go for the cute guy who hits on you just because you're pretty, go for the guy who may not be the football player, but who knows who you are. He may not be as cute, but go for the guy who loves you for the internal beauty and as an afterthought almost notices your beauty.

-- My two cents.

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I love how you said, "Beauty in a Box," and how it was your goal to think outside of the box. Its so frustrating that all the time people look at the girl with, the big boobs, or the long legs, or the perfect bone struct ... moreI love how you said, "Beauty in a Box," and how it was your goal to think outside of the box. Its so frustrating that all the time people look at the girl with, the big boobs, or the long legs, or the perfect bone structure. I'm just thankful that there are people like you saying that there are other kinds of beauty; and the being beautiful on the inside is so much more important the being beautiful on the outside. As a tall, brunette, slim, white female I often get put into that box of 'typical' and I hate it! There is so much more to me! cont.

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Tyra, I love how you are taking things into your own hands when it comes to girls feeling beautiful. I am guilty of not loving myself and I have realized that all those video games that I play do NOT help! All those skin ... moreTyra, I love how you are taking things into your own hands when it comes to girls feeling beautiful. I am guilty of not loving myself and I have realized that all those video games that I play do NOT help! All those skinny girls wearing little to no clothing who have tiny waists, giant boobs and a big butt is not realistic. It makes all of us feel horrible if we do not fit that picture and it needs to stop! Lets get together and make all these unrealistic view go away!!!

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This is so exciting... Will place the info on my blog so that more people know to be a part!!! Thanks TyTy

Tyra, Your talking about how women should join BIO, and feel good about themselves. Right after I see you talk about how women should feel beautiful inside and out. Then your show cuts to a commercial of a slim down pill ... moreTyra,
Your talking about how women should join BIO, and feel good about themselves. Right after I see you talk about how women should feel beautiful inside and out. Then your show cuts to a commercial of a slim down pill with one of the Kardashians. In the commercial it talks about how you've always wanted a body like this, and now you can look beautiful with this pill to be skinny. What kind of message are you sending to your fans? Maybe you need to find new sponsors, so that your BIO program is not so hypocrytical, cause Im tired of seeing slim down commericals when watching your show

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I am so glad that someone is doing something about the beauty image. Thank you sooo much Tyra. This campaign means a lot to me because over the past two years I have struggled with an eating disorder and not feeling be ... moreI am so glad that someone is doing something about the beauty image. Thank you sooo much Tyra. This campaign means a lot to me because over the past two years I have struggled with an eating disorder and not feeling beautiful in my own skin. I am in a better place lately and your message and campaign gives me a lot of hope. In the future when I have children I would like them to live in a world where the images of women are real and they can feel beautiful for exactly who they are.

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I don't read magazines because of the images of women that are presented in them. It would be nice to be able to pick up a magazine and see real images of women and know that the people in them are real, with real bodie ... moreI don't read magazines because of the images of women that are presented in them. It would be nice to be able to pick up a magazine and see real images of women and know that the people in them are real, with real bodies and shapes.

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Thank you Tyra for redefining what true beauty is. We would love for you to have a summit here in Houston, TX. I'm spreading your BIO message by visiting girls at different schools & community centers and speaking to t ... moreThank you Tyra for redefining what true beauty is. We would love for you to have a summit here in Houston, TX. I'm spreading your BIO message by visiting girls at different schools & community centers and speaking to them about loving themselves, and reaching success in life. What I do means so much to me, and it only takes one person to make a difference!

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I made myself feel beatuiful for just a few mintues by listening to your words Tyra. Thank you.

I love this idea Tyra! I have always struggled to feel beautiful because of the cookie cutter image and I am so glad that your going to help us all to feel beautiful! I love you and I am a huge fan. PS : LOVE YOUR SHOW

I I got all choked up to watching you speech and your B.I.O show cause this allso is one of my life missions to make women allover the world feel buteifull and raise selfasteam everywhere I belive I can do and I take th ... moreI I got all choked up to watching you speech and your B.I.O show cause this allso is one of my life missions to make women allover the world feel buteifull and raise selfasteam everywhere I belive I can do and I take the plege

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Oh, and I will take the pledge. :)

This is so cool. This kind of campaign will help all people with insecurities, both in and out.I hope our country could be a part of this summit. :) I wish you all the successes all throughout this campaign. More power a ... moreThis is so cool. This kind of campaign will help all people with insecurities, both in and out.I hope our country could be a part of this summit. :) I wish you all the successes all throughout this campaign. More power and continue what you're doing, because it's really a big help.

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I will take the pledge. Thanks a lot for being who you are - you really inspire me.

I would like to see more women my age represented in magazines on TV, and in movies. I am in my 60's, NOT DEAD YET y'all. We older women are very underrepresented even though there are a lot of us out here. Yes, we have ... moreI would like to see more women my age represented in magazines on TV, and in movies. I am in my 60's, NOT DEAD YET y'all. We older women are very underrepresented even though there are a lot of us out here. Yes, we have some wrinkles, maybe some extra pounds maybe some gray hair and we don't see any hip fashions designed for us.

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I truly believe your heart is in this campaign, but it is conflicting with ANTP standards. You hold the ability to be the voice of all women including those shorter or older than those typically seen as beautiful in the ... moreI truly believe your heart is in this campaign, but it is conflicting with ANTP standards. You hold the ability to be the voice of all women including those shorter or older than those typically seen as beautiful in the public eye. The petite season was wonderful and should be repeated. However, even if that happens, many of us that were unable to audition in the past due to height will be unable to do so in the future due to age. Women of all walks of life should embrace their beauty inside and out. Please consider a special season(s) for the fierce 27+/5'7"- gals out here. Fierce&Love -A

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i am behind yu 100%..idk how to help now but one thing i wanna change is among the black community is the defintion of beauty for many ppl dont see ppl of darker skin tone as beautiful as those of lighter skin tone. Peop ... morei am behind yu 100%..idk how to help now but one thing i wanna change is among the black community is the defintion of beauty for many ppl dont see ppl of darker skin tone as beautiful as those of lighter skin tone. People have come up to me numerous times sayin if I was lighter I would prettier and I dont think its fair to put and others down just because of the darkness of our skin. These words hurt my self-esteem but if one thing i will do is tell all my little cousins that they are beautiful no matter how dark or light they are, for even though small hopefully this will help someone.

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Don't forget us ladies down here in the South!! <3