Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Tyra Banks' Sweet Move: Launching Her Dream Ice Cream Store in Sydney!

Tyra Banks has officially unveiled her dream project in Australia ¿ launching her first-ever SMiZE & DREAM ice cream store in the heart of Sydney 's Darling Harbour. Tyra is pictured at the VIP launch on Thursday night

Tyra Banks' Sweet Surrender: Supermodel's Aussie Adventure Unveiled!

Get ready for a scoop of drama, darling! Tyra Banks has officially dropped her latest project in Sydney's Darling Harbour – and it's a game-changer. The 51-year-old supermodel-turned-entrepreneur is taking the world by storm with her first-ever SMiZE & DREAM ice cream store, and we're hooked!

In an exclusive sit-down with thescholarlynote.com, Tyra spilled the beans on why she fell head over heels for Australia's Harbour City. It all started when she began producing ice cream for a cruise line account – and let's just say, Sydney stole her heart.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Australia, the American supermodel-turned-entrepreneur revealed she fell head over heels for the Harbour City after visiting regularly for over a year while producing ice cream for a cruise line account

"I was coming to this city for about a year and a half, and I just fell in love with it," Tyra gushed. "I said to myself, 'Should we make this move?' And here we are!"

So, what made Sydney the perfect spot for Tyra's global ice cream empire? The answer is simple: community energy! She raved about Tumbalong Park, calling it "magical" and revealing that even before her store opened, she'd spend weekends there with her family.

"I love Darling Harbour because of this park. It's just so... Sydney," she said, beaming with pride. "And when I'm not indulging in my favourite scoop (more on that later!), I'm a regular at Kmart – who knew the Aussies did luxury shopping on the cheap?"

Speaking of her iconic ice cream flavours, Tyra confessed that her go-to is called Tyra's Favourite (very creative, isn't it?). This mouthwatering concoction features salted sweet cream with butter-roasted pecans and a thick, savoury caramel butter swirl.

"It's not your traditional ice cream taste – it has this surprising, rich sensation in the mouth," she teased. "And trust me, you'll be hooked from the first bite!"

But that's not all, folks! Tyra hinted at a potential celebrity collaboration with an Aussie A-lister, revealing that a well-known friend is already on board.

Previously speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the former America's Next Top Model host revealed that she has embraced the Aussie lifestyle fully ¿ and says even her mother can't believe they live here now

"I have a very good friend coming today to discuss doing a collab – and I think she'll be the first," she whispered. "She's very known here in Australia, so I'm thrilled that she wants to partner up."

Beyond the sweet treats, Tyra wants her business to stand for something bigger: empowering women of all ages to reinvent themselves.

"It's never too late," she emphasized. "But we have to know our stuff. Unfortunately, women – we have to be better. We have to be smarter. We have to know more."

Her message was clear and inspiring: "Just go deep, study hard, walk into that room with your head held high. You'll hear 'no's – but one day you'll get that 'yes'! And when you do, just be ready for it!"

And if you thought Tyra had given up on TV, think again! The former America's Next Top Model host teased a potential return to the small screen – this time, in Australia.

"I think I'm going to go back to TV," she revealed. "I might even do some hosting or morning shows here. When I do, it'll feel like home."

But what about the stress of being an entrepreneur? Tyra confessed that after years in front of the camera, running her own business has been the ultimate test.

"I used to think, 'Oh, I'm so stressed with all these TV shows,'" she laughed. "But that is nothing compared to being an entrepreneur! When I go back to TV, it'll actually feel relaxing!"

So, there you have it – Tyra Banks' sweet surrender to Australia's charm and her new ice cream empire! Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy adventure, only on thescholarlynote.com.