Tyra Banks has confirmed her split from longtime partner Louis Bélanger-Martin after seven years together, announcing she is single and ready to find love again at age 52.
The breakup ends a relationship that began around 2018. During that time, the pair relocated to Australia to support her growing business ventures while co-parenting her son, York.
- Tyra Banks confirmed her breakup from Louis Bélanger-Martin during a media appearance, ending a seven-year relationship.
- The model and entrepreneur stated she is single and open to romance, though she remains unfamiliar with modern dating apps.
- It remains uncertain whether Banks plans to return to the United States full-time or keep her residence in Australia.
The “America’s Next Top Model” creator shared the update during an appearance on New York radio station Hot 97 earlier in the week, before confirming her relationship status to TMZ on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Reflecting on her new chapter, Banks expressed an openness to dating again. However, she admitted she feels entirely disconnected from modern digital romance.
“What the hell is a Raya?”
said Banks, questioning her inner circle after friends suggested she join the exclusive celebrity dating platform.
Banks and Bélanger-Martin, a Canadian businessman, largely kept their romance out of the spotlight. They occasionally attended public events together, including the TIME100 Gala in New York in 2022.
Back in April 2025 in Los Angeles, the two were seen together publicly for the final time at a promotional event for the film Shadow Force. During their relationship, Bélanger-Martin also spent time living with Banks and her son, York, in Australia.
| Key Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Relationship Duration | Approximately seven years (started 2018–2019) |
| Last Public Appearance | April 2025 in Los Angeles |
| Current Focus | SMiZE & DREAM ice cream brand |
Although the exact timeframe of when they parted ways remains private, the breakup occurs as Banks shifts her professional focus toward SMiZE & DREAM, her international ice cream enterprise. She has frequently stated her ambition for the dessert brand to eclipse her decades-long fashion career as her defining professional legacy.
Beyond her personal life, Banks is also addressing recent headlines regarding her professional relationships.
| Professional Project | Key Collaborator | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Project Runway | Law Roach | No contact since filming wrapped |
| SMiZE & DREAM | Tyra Banks | Active entrepreneurial focus |
Whether Banks intends to establish a permanent home base again in the U.S. or keep her property in Australia has yet to be determined.
“It’s never too late to start again,” she said.
