Tyra Banks sued Netflix on Saturday for defamation, claiming her testimony was manipulated for the streamer’s recent 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries.

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Who

Tyra Banks, Netflix, 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music, Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan

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When

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:18:45 GMT · 2h 12m ago

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Why

Banks claims her three-and-a-half-hour interview was selectively edited and manipulated to create a false narrative, including implying she knowingly allowed a contestant to be sexually assaulted and then exploited the trauma.

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This lawsuit could significantly affect Netflix's reputation regarding its documentary production practices and potentially lead to financial penalties for the streaming giant. It also highlights concerns about journalistic integrity and the ethics of editing interviews for documentary purposes.

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Variety Australia
https://au.variety.com/2026/tv/news/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-defamation-americas-next-top-model-37643/
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