Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, and businesswoman born in 1980 in Los Angeles. She graduated high school but did not attend college, instead working for her father's music marketing firm which led to her acting career. Some of her accomplishments include modeling contracts, founding a clothing line and perfume brand, starring in a reality TV show, and releasing a workout video. Tyra Banks is an actress, model, and talk show host born in 1973 in Los Angeles. She graduated from high school and was accepted to top universities but chose to pursue modeling, becoming the first African American woman on covers of major magazines. She has since authored books and focused on her successful television career. The author admires both women for their

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