Ice cream break: Supermodel Tyra Banks spotted at J.P. Licks in Harvard Square

Supermodel Tyra Banks was spotted recently at a popular local ice cream shop: J.P. Licks in Harvard Square.

A well-known international model who has also enjoyed success on the shows, “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Tyra Banks Show,” Banks also has a local tie to Cambridge.

According to The Harvard Crimson, Banks received a certificate from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program, a nine-week program featuring an application which asks prospective participants for their annual compensations but does not inquire about GPAs or test scores.

And, the popular supermodel-turned-entrepreneur has a love for ice cream.

Banks has launched SMiZE & Dream ice cream, “an inspirational, theatrical, dream-fulfilling company where entertainment and ice cream collide on a global scale,” according to the company’s website.

“Founded by Tyra Banks, SMiZE & Dream’s ice cream has a hidden truffle surprise in every cup, called the SMiZE PRiZE. Strategically located at the bottom of every luxurious serving, the SMiZE PRiZE is a tasty reward after some serious digging - a fun & delicious discovery that appeals to the kid in all of us,” the company said.

The SMiZE PRiZE also “symbolizes what our company stands for: empowering our worldwide community to dig deep and help each other reach for their dreams via our SMiZE & Dreams mentorship programs,” the company said.

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