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Netflix Offers Tyra Banks A Reality Check On Her ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries Defamation Suit

Five outlets report that Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over the 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries.

By · Published August 15, 2026 at 16:29 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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Questions people are asking

What is the basis of Tyra Banks' lawsuit against Netflix?

Tyra Banks' lawsuit alleges that the 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries defamed her by making false and misleading statements about her conduct and management of the show.

How has Netflix responded to the lawsuit?

Netflix has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the docuseries is protected by the First Amendment as a work of opinion and commentary.

What is the current status of the legal battle?

The legal battle is ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight.

What happened

Five outlets report that Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over the 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries. The streaming giant has asked a judge to dismiss the suit, arguing that the docuseries is protected by the First Amendment.

According to IMDb, The Independent, TMZ, Good Morning America and Deadline, Netflix's legal team contends that the docuseries is a work of opinion and commentary, not factual reporting. The suit, filed by Banks, alleges that the docuseries defamed her by making false and misleading statements about her conduct and management of the show.

The legal battle is ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight.

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