Tyson Beckford
Born in New York City to Jamaican parents, Tyson Beckford is among the world’s most famous models, and is considered by many to be the first male supermodel. His Ralph Lauren underwear ad made him a sex symbol and household name in the 90s, and his work ethic has continue to garner him work as a model, actor and host of Make Me a Supermodel on Bravo TV. —Mikelah Rose