Netflix has filed a motion in response to a defamation lawsuit brought by Tyra Banks regarding the docuseries about “America’s Next Top Model.” The streaming service argues that Banks is aware of and previously exercised editorial discretion similar to what she now objects to in the series.
The suit, initiated by Banks, centers around claims made within the documentary. Netflix's motion directly addresses these claims, asserting that Banks herself engaged in comparable editorial decisions during her 24 seasons creating, hosting, and executive producing “America’s Next Top Model.”
According to the filing, “Banks understands editorial discretion. She created, hosted, and executive produced 24 seasons of ANTM, making the same kinds of editorial decisions she now attacks — what footage to include, what to omit, and how to present competing narratives.” This suggests Netflix’s core defense is that Banks cannot credibly argue against the editing choices made in the docuseries given her extensive history of similar practices.
The motion implies that the documentary series presents a narrative constructed from available footage, a process familiar to Banks. The filing highlights that she previously controlled these same decisions regarding content selection and presentation for “America’s Next Top Model,” therefore undermining any claim of malicious intent or defamation by Netflix.
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