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

Netflix and Tyra Banks are locked in a legal battle over the 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries, with the streaming giant seeking dismissal of her defamation suit.

By · Published August 18, 2026  04:58 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  22:27 UTC

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

Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over statements made in the 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries. Banks alleges that the statements are false and defamatory.

What is Netflix's response to Tyra Banks' lawsuit?

Netflix has filed a motion to dismiss Banks' lawsuit, arguing that she signed a release form that waived her right to sue over any claims made in the documentary.

What is the next step in the legal process?

The next step will be a hearing where the judge will review the arguments presented by both sides and decide whether to dismiss the lawsuit or allow it to proceed to trial.

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  • Primary Driver: Netflix and Tyra Banks are locked in a legal battle over the 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries, with the streaming giant seeking dismissal of her defamation suit.
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Netflix has filed a motion to dismiss Banks' defamation lawsuit over the 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries. According to Yahoo, Netflix argues that Banks signed a release form that waived her right to sue over any claims made in the documentary. The Hollywood Reporter, ABC News, and Good Morning America all confirm that Netflix's legal team has submitted documents to a federal judge, asserting that Banks agreed to the terms outlined in the release form when she signed her contract. The Independent, TMZ, and Deadline note that Netflix's response comes after Banks filed a lawsuit alleging defamation based on statements made in the docuseries. The legal battle centers on the interpretation of the release form Banks signed.

Netflix contends that the form explicitly states that Banks cannot sue over any claims made in the documentary, regardless of their accuracy. However, Banks' legal team argues that the statements made in the docuseries are false and defamatory, and that the release form does not protect Netflix from such claims. The outcome of this legal dispute could have significant implications for the entertainment industry. If the judge rules in favor of Netflix, it could set a precedent for how release forms are interpreted in defamation cases involving documentaries. Conversely, if the judge rules in favor of Banks, it could open the door for other individuals to sue over statements made in documentaries, even if they have signed release forms.

According to IMDb and Variety, the next step in the legal process will be a hearing where the judge will review the arguments presented by both sides. The judge will then decide whether to dismiss the lawsuit or allow it to proceed to trial. The hearing date has not been announced.

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