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Tyra Banks has confirmed she and businessman Louis Bélanger‑Martin have ended their seven‑year relationship. The supermodel and TV star told photographers she is back on the market, but made it clear she’s in no rush to swipe through apps.
How the split became public
Photographers caught up with Banks this week and she acknowledged her single status. She laughed off the idea of signing up for popular celebrity dating platforms and indicated she prefers to meet people the old‑fashioned way.
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The announcement was understated, reflecting the low‑profile tone the couple maintained for much of their time together.
A relationship traced back to 2019
First sightings and early dates
The pair first surfaced in public in 2019 after a reported dinner in New York. Early photos showed Banks with a then‑unidentified companion, who was later revealed as Bélanger‑Martin.
Becoming serious and blending lives
Sources at the time said the relationship grew quickly. The couple was said to live together periodically, depending on Louis’s business travel.
- They reportedly split time between England, Barbados and Magog, Quebec.
- Banks’ son, York, was said to have spent time at Louis’ home.
- By early 2020 insiders described them as “very much in love.”
Notable red‑carpet moments and privacy
Although they made a few public appearances together, Tyra kept most of the romance private in later years. Early on, they attended film premieres together and were photographed at events.
- Joined at a Hollywood premiere in early 2020.
- Last seen together at a Los Angeles event in April 2025.
After those outings, she largely stepped away from public displays of the relationship.
Tyra’s post‑breakup perspective
On radio she reflected on being single at 52 and on the freedom that brings. Banks said she feels rejuvenated and more in touch with her femininity.
She also mentioned family priorities, naming her mom and son as central to her life right now. While friends nudged her toward celebrity dating apps like Raya, she’s been cautious about jumping into online dating.
What fans should watch next
Banks appears focused on personal growth and parenthood rather than courting the spotlight. Still, she hinted she’s open to dating in a way that honors her life and family.
- Focus: family and self‑care
- Dating stance: cautious, selective, not keen on mainstream app culture
- Public presence: likely to remain measured and sporadic
