HostTyra Bankssaid she picked Harlow to answer that very question.

“Her beauty is undeniable and her skin breaks down barriers of what is considered beautiful.”

Harlow’s striking appearances on prominent runways and campaigns have challenged notions of beauty while uplifting many.

Winnie Harlow poses at a red carpet

“I was introduced to her mixtapes when I was in middle school.

That’s been one of my favorite artists for the longest time.

I always wanted to meet her.”

Nicki Minaj and Winnie Harlow at a party

She only needed a Balmain after-party.

She described meeting Minaj to Vanity Fair.

I was like, ‘Girl, this is you!’

I knew all the songs.

She was like, ‘Whoa!'"

A few other iconic women also inspire Harlow, including Marilyn Monroe andCher.

“Recently, I have been loving Cher’s old looks,” she said in an interview withVogue.