Tyra in the News // Nikki Finke's Power List
Nikki Finke's Power List
The fearless genius behind Deadlinehollywooddaily.com picks the 63 most influential women in TV and film
October 16, 2009 | Elle Magazine
Last year I was on ELLE’s Women in Hollywood power list; this year I was asked to write it. That’s ironic, because I hate power lists more than one-size-fits-all spa robes. These influential jobs are not necessarily comparable. Are the casting directors I included more important than the cinematographers and film editors I didn’t? So what I have is a very subjective roster of women I deem essential to a town run by alpha males who don’t play well with others. Women in general do.
In case you’re wondering, 2009 was a lousy year for female producers because the Industry has contracted, so they’re MIA here. But there are still some movie moguls standing, and, even better, TV execs are thriving. My favorite category, however, is the “coaches.” The trick in Hollywood is not just getting power, it’s keeping it, and if women need psychic intuition or telephone therapy or wise advice from showbiz legends for an edge, who am I to judge? Well, I am the judge. It’s my list!
THE TALENT
Tyra Banks, Mogulette
So much more than that model show, she seems the likely successor to Oprah both in talk and in other TV programming her production company has cooking.
Tyra you are the next Oprah in God's name.
you are such a MOGULETTE and you inspire so many young women in the world to keep pushing to their goals and never give up.
Hello Tyra, I have taken your advice on what it takes to be Top Model. I am ready. My mom and I have lost everything, but I haven’t let that bring me down. In fact it has made me even stronger. I am told by a lot of pe ... moreHello Tyra, I have taken your advice on what it takes to be Top Model. I am ready. My mom and I have lost everything, but I haven’t let that bring me down. In fact it has made me even stronger. I am told by a lot of people they love to be around me because, I am so focused, positive and all about people loving and caring about each other. We have even started our own group called THE COVE and we are about helping each other through hard times and staying focused on our dreams. I am most determined to take care of my MOM and give her everything she deserves in life. All I need is for you to give me that chance. I just turned 20yrs. old, only 5'ft. and 98 pounds.
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Power is the ability to do the positive and undo the negative. Power to create, to inform, to inspire, and renovate are truly gifts from God. Shall we harness the power of life today? TYRA, I LOVE GOD-GIVEN POWER!!!!
Tyra you are a influential and positive woman. I admire your drive and your character...thanks for being a positive role-model :)