Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford is a model and actor best known as the face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo line and for his role as a host on Make Me a Supermodel. Beckford was born in The Bronx, New York, and spent part of his childhood in Jamaica before returning to New York. He attended Pittsford Mendon High School in Rochester before being scouted as a model.

Beckford’s modeling career began in 1993 when he was discovered by a talent scout for The Source magazine. He quickly rose to prominence after being signed by Ralph Lauren and becoming the brand’s first African American male model. His high-profile campaigns with Polo launched him into supermodel status throughout the 1990s.

In addition to his modeling work, Beckford has appeared in music videos including Toni Braxton’s “Breathe Again” and Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” He has acted in films such as Zoolander (2001) and Into the Blue (2005) and competed on reality TV shows like Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Watch Party. He served as a judge and host on Bravo’s Make Me a Supermodel and guest-starred on shows like America’s Next Top Model.

In 2025, he was announced as a cast member of the Bravo dating show Kings Court.

Beckford shares one son, Jordan (born in 1998), with ex-girlfriend April Roomet. He has been romantically linked to several celebrities over the years, including Shanina Shaik and Alyshia Miller.