Dear Tyra,

I am a young 15 year old girl aspiring to be a model. I’ve grown up as an Air Force Brat! Being an Air Force Brat I grew up in so many places; Germany, New Mexico, and now I’m in Utah. I grew up being made fun of, I’m not completely sure why. My greatest guess is they didn’t like me for being myself. I was taunted and eventually they made me believe I was ugly which is hard to fall out of. To tell you the truth I didn’t have friends till my freshman year. Being a sophomore now I realize I am beautiful, but at times I have my doubts.
I want to learn about Fashion and Tyra I absolutely LOVE your style. I feel that I could learn so much from you.

Lots of Love
Eileen

dear, tyra my name is tonya i am a 32 year old african american woman living in los angles, ca. i am a mother of 4 iwork full time, and just finished my nursing program as an lvn one of my kids who is 1 year of age was iagnoised with chronic asthma and has been in and out of the hospital the hold time i was in school it was a challenge for me and for my other kids but with support and pray we got through it i am in the process of getting married in september but finances are low i always wanted a fabulous weeding this my first can you please help me to live out one of my dreams this coming year and may god continue to bless and keep you my kids love your shop.

lov always your biggest fan tonya

Hello Tyra:),
My name is Ashley Derkach. Im 20 years old and couldnt be in a worse situation.
Im just soo lost. I dont know what to do anymore,
Im comming to you because your my last shot, and if i get nothing outta it atleast i try'd.
Where to start,
Well my life sitiation is in total chaos, Ive been outta work for a while and broke, Its hard for me to find work in the first place with my education, i never graduated from high school, I have no money to go back to school or get a degree, take courses,
Ive always hated the way i look, ever since i was about 12 years old i have had problems with acne, not too bad at first but i started to wear foundation and cover up, it made my face worse, now i cant stand to look at myself unless im wearing make up, it totally controls my life i cant go nowhere or see anyone including famliy and friends unless i have my layers of make up on, i wont wash my face if anyones around cause i dont want them to see how i really look, if i let them see me with out my make up they would have somthing on me,If I have a boyfriend or am starting to see i guy, i get really scared, that they'll leave me once they know how i really look, i have to hide it from them and try and find ways not to let them see how i really look, i cant even go to the corner store or for a walk without having to put on my makeup, it really does control my life, i cant go anywhere or do anything cause my self esteem just makes me feel so low and un-wanted, ecspecially when i see all the beautiful girls and women on the street and on t.v., ill never be able to measure up to there standerds, I dont want to be like them, i just wanna be happy with myself, but its becoming more and more difficult for me to do ,
It's gotten to the point where i cant stand living anymore, Im just looking for a way out and i can't stnd being like this, I just wanna get my life straightend out, and i cant seem to do that, Everythings holding me back, work, my face, my education, I cant get nowhere, and i keep getting in deeper and deeper, Tyra I need help, Any help or guidence you can give would be trully appreciated, Ive seen how youve helped others and what a big caring heart you have and im just hoping you might be able to help me in some/ in any way,
I just dont know what to do anymore, and im so scared, i dont know what im going to do,
Ashley Derkach

Dear Tyra,

My name is Callie, I'm from Winfield, Al., I have an 8 month old son named Cade, and a husband named Colin. I am 19 years old, will be 20 in February. I would really love a makeover tailored by Tyra, because over hardships since I was 16 I have let myself go like a 45 year old woman. And that's how old I feel. I used to be a very neat person always wanted nice clothes, I was 5'6" 110 lbs., and had a flat tummy. Then, Me and my now husband found out that we were pregnant in tenth and eleventh grades. We quit school, he worked and I lived in Minnesota with my mother until the baby was born. Our plan didn't work. The Baby was born prematurely at 24 weeks, due to complications with my cervix. Hayden, my baby, was in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care unit for 2 weeks before we had to make a big decision. He went brain dead over night because of the ventilator. The doctors told us that we could take him of and let him go peacefully in my arms, or we could try it, but if he didn't go later that day it would be soon or he would be a vegetable. So I held him for the first time, and he went home to God within five minutes. I started and graduated Cosmetology School, and me and Colin got our GED. We got married 11 months after Hayden Died, and we found out we were pregnant with Cade four weeks after the wedding. It was a hard pregnancy, But he is very healthy. But, ever since Hayden, I have not felt like looking nice, even though I want to. And I sure don't look like a Cosmetologist. My husband leaves in January for basic training with the National Gaurd, and I would love to look nice for him at his graduation in April. Low income and the weight gained during pregnancy hasn't allowed me to fix myself up. Please help me look like a beautiful young wife mother.
Callie

Dear Tyra,

My name is Callie, I'm from Winfield, Al., I have an 8 month old son named Cade, and a husband named Colin. I am 19 years old, will be 20 in February. I would really love a makeover tailored by Tyra, because over hardships since I was 16 I have let myself go like a 45 year old woman. And that's how old I feel. I used to be a very neat person always wanted nice clothes, I was 5'6" 110 lbs., and had a flat tummy. Then, Me and my now husband found out that we were pregnant in tenth and eleventh grades. We quit school, he worked and I lived in Minnesota with my mother until the baby was born. Our plan didn't work. The Baby was born prematurely at 24 weeks, due to complications with my cervix. Hayden, my baby, was in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care unit for 2 weeks before we had to make a big decision. He went brain dead over night because of the ventilator. The doctors told us that we could take him of and let him go peacefully in my arms, or we could try it, but if he didn't go later that day it would be soon or he would be a vegetable. So I held him for the first time, and he went home to God within five minutes. I started and graduated Cosmetology School, and me and Colin got our GED. We got married 11 months after Hayden Died, and we found out we were pregnant with Cade four weeks after the wedding. It was a hard pregnancy, But he is very healthy. But, ever since Hayden, I have not felt like looking nice, even though I want to. And I sure don't look like a Cosmetologist. My husband leaves in January for basic training with the National Gaurd, and I would love to look nice for him at his graduation in April. Low income and the weight gained during pregnancy hasn't allowed me to fix myself up. Please help me look like a beautiful young wife mother.
Callie

Tyra,hi my name is Tamica,one of my biggest dreams is to have a makeover done by you.I really wanna see how i would look,im 30yrs of age but i don't look it, some people say
i look about 21yrs old that's a blessing.I alawys usta think
I was ugly as a child.But now
some things has changed sense
mary j blige came out with that powerful song,take me as i am or have nothing at all.I really love that song.

Hey Gorgeous!

I am a fan of yours big time my two girls just adore you. I will make my request short and sweet :) I just had a birthday
last week in which I turned 34. I feel I deserve a make over for several reasons. I have a very stressful job! I do not have time to beautify myself. My husband is very sweet and accepts me how I am I just want him to come home and I will be a "Tyra HOTMAMA" Please help me achieve my goal to get an "Upgrade" before I turn another day older. Thank You. Tosha W.
Houston Texas

Hi there Tyra,
I am not asking for this makeover for myself, I'm asking for it for my mom. I love her SOOOO much and I want her to be happy and I think that a good makeover would give her the confidence boost that she needs.

I grew up in a very humble home where there was a lot of love but not that much money to go around. Then around Christmas in 2001 my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This meant that we would have a home care nurse in and out of the house around Christmas and my mother had to be given steroids and was confined to her bed. After being diagnosed she was fired from her job (suspicious huh?) and she applied for social security. While on Social Security my mom couldn't work meaning that we went 3 years on my dad's custodian salary alone. Since then she has been alright (MS is really on again off again) but through all of this it took such a toll on my mom's self confidence. She is the most caring, selfless woman that I have ever met and she truly deserves this makeover.

Thank you Tyra

Hi Tyra
I love your show. And I would love to be able to get a makeover for me and/or my mom. Every time my mom watches a show where they are doing makeovers, she says I would love to have a makeover. My mother has four children and five grandchildren. She had a liver transplant about ten years ago and is doing great. But I would love to for her to be able to get a makeover. She has been everyones babysitter and has always been there for us. She deserves this. Please make my moms dream come true.
Nancy

Hi there Tyra,
I am not asking for this makeover for myself, I'm asking for it for my mom. I love her SOOOO much and I want her to be happy and I think that a good makeover would give her the confidence boost that she needs.

I grew up in a very humble home where there was a lot of love but not that much money to go around. Then around Christmas in 2001 my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This meant that we would have a home care nurse in and out of the house around Christmas and my mother had to be given steroids and was confined to her bed. After being diagnosed she was fired from her job (suspicious huh?) and she applied for social security. While on Social Security my mom couldn't work meaning that we went 3 years on my dad's custodian salary alone. Since then she has been alright (MS is really on again off again) but through all of this it took such a toll on my mom's self confidence. She is the most caring, selfless woman that I have ever met and she truly deserves this makeover.

Thank you Tyra

Hello Tyra,

I am a 33 year old single mother of three.
My oldest is 15 and my youngest is 5. My kids think i dress too young for my age. I am starting to agree, also over the years like every other human person I have put on and lost weight so it's confusing what looks good and what doesn't anymore. lol So if you can be of any help please make me over!!!

Love Lisa (Lisette)

Dear Tyra,
I watch your show all the time with my five year old daughter. We are both big fans & even watch top model together! I think she is probably your youngest fan~ you should see her top model "Tyra" walk. Maybe someday she will get to meet you!!
Your midwest fans!!

Dear Tyra

I love your show and i would love to get a makeover Tyra style i have three sister and i can never dress like they dress every time we go out some where i alway look like who done it and why i don't know what to do with my hair and the way i'm built i'm like small at the bottom and big at the top please help me so that i can look like my sisters or look like me. Love your number one fan

Dear Tyra

I love your show and i would love to get a makeover Tyra style i have three sister and i can never dress like they dress every time we go out some where i alway look like who done it and why i don't know what to do with my hair and the way i'm built i'm like small at the bottom and big at the top please help me so that i can look like my sisters or look like me. Love your number one fan

Dear Tyra

I love your show and i would love to get a makeover Tyra style i have three sister and i can never dress like they dress every time we go out some where i alway look like who done it and why i don't know what to do with my hair and the way i'm built i'm like small at the bottom and big at the top please help me so that i can look like my sisters or look like me. Love your number one fan

Dear Tyra

I love your show and i would love to get a makeover Tyra style i have three sister and i can never dress like they dress every time we go out some where i alway look like who done it and why i don't know what to do with my hair and the way i'm built i'm like small at the bottom and big at the top please help me so that i can look like my sisters or look like me. Love your number one fan

Dear tyra i was writing because i heard about all the miracles and wonderful things you do for all those deserving individuals. And i was really hoping that you could do the same for my grandmother
Jackie Jaylor. My grand mother is a really wonderful woman she does everything for everybody ,she takes in people off the streets and move them in with her. She gives them food to eat a place to stay and put clothes on their back. And i was really hoping that you could help fix my grand mothers teeth. Because i just thought that it would be really nice to see my grandmother smile! You see back when she was younger and she got married her husband use to beat her a lot. And one day he punched out all of her front teeth,an now all she has is Gums you know. And i just thought it would be nice to see her smile hust once before i go off to college.and not be ashamed of the way her teeth look.

Hi, Tyra. I'm a young woman from South Africa. I just wanted to let you know that the young girls in SA look up to you. I have a 4 year old niece who wiats for your show till 23h00 for the repeat. She loves you so much and I must admit I do too. I'm 22 year old woman who admires and wishes to be like you. I would love to be on America's next top model, but since I am African how about an African version of your show. People would love it here in Africa. But all I know is that I would love to take a trip to America to watch your show all made up looking like the star that you are. Please Tyra many africans look up to you. Please make this simple dream of mine come true.

Hi, Tyra. I'm a young woman from South Africa. I just wanted to let you know that the young girls in SA look up to you. I have a 4 year old niece who wiats for your show till 23h00 for the repeat. She loves you so much and I must admit I do too. I'm 22 year old woman who admires and wishes to be like you. I would love to be on America's next top model, but since I am African how about an African version of your show. People would love it here in Africa. But all I know is that I would love to take a trip to America to watch your show all made up looking like the star that you are. Please Tyra many africans look up to you. Please make this simple dream of mine come true.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.

dearest tyra,
im erfina and i'm 16 but many think im older (25 and above).also, many people mistook me as the eldest child because of my physique and my dressing .besides that, i have insecurities about wearing pants (especially jeans) as i don't want people to see the actual size of my thighs.i realy, truly need your help.i know you have the power to alter my insecurities and make me feel confident about myself.please please please tyra. i really need your 'magic' to make me look my best.