I Just Had America’s Next Top Baby – Tyra Banks Becomes a Mother

TYRA BANKS has become a mother, after welcoming a son via surrogate earlier this week. The model – who has previously been candid about her fertility struggles – shared the news on Instagram alongside a picture of a baby’s hat, enthusing that both she and boyfriend Erik were delighted with the new baby’s arrival and also revealing the newborn’s name

“The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here,” Banks said. “He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world.”

Tyra announced the birth on IG with a knitted baby cap and the caption, “He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone.”

As for the tyke’s name — York Banks Asla. People first reported the birth. This is 42-year-old Tyra’s first child. She and Erik, a photographer, started dating about 2 years ago