Tyra Banks Opens Smize & Dream Ice Cream Flagship in Sydney as a Surprise Tribute to Her Mother

Tyra Banks is living her “sweetest dream”—and this time, it’s all for her mom.

The iconic supermodel and businesswoman has just opened a Smize & Dream flagship ice cream shop in Sydney, Australia, dedicating the new location to her mother, Carolyn London, in a heartwarming surprise that has captured the internet’s attention.

A Tribute Years in the Making

In a touching video shared on social media, Banks reveals that the opening was a complete surprise for her mother, who was visibly emotional.

“Oh my God, this is huge,” London says with tears in her eyes.
“I thought it was going to be a little ice cream store. Oh my God, this is beautiful.”

Banks captioned the moment:

“I surprised her with her first look at the @SMiZEandDREAM flagship in Sydney.
She had no idea what to expect. Her reaction? I’ll never forget it. Ever. This is all for you, Mama Carolyn.”

From Hollywood Scoops to Global Dreams

The emotional tribute stems from Banks’ childhood tradition with her mother: Friday night trips to the Häagen-Dazs store in Hollywood after finishing homework and dinner. That weekly ritual planted the seeds of what would later become Smize & Dream—a brand built on nostalgia, joy, and ambition.

“During Mama’s hardworking years, every Friday night after homework and dinner, we’d have girls’ night at the Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop in Hollywood!” Banks wrote on the brand’s website.

Those memories became the foundation for what Banks calls her “obsession with ice cream”, which she turned into a business in 2024 with her first pop-up shop in Washington, D.C.

“There is no slapping my name on this company. I live, breathe, and absolutely love it,” Banks said in a past interview with Fox 5.
“I am living my sweetest dream.”

More Than Ice Cream: A Story of Legacy

Smize & Dream isn’t just another celebrity-endorsed dessert brand. The company incorporates empowerment messaging, innovative flavors, and even a hidden “smize surprise” in every serving—meant to spark joy and a sense of discovery.

By opening this Sydney flagship as a surprise gift to her mother, Banks is blending entrepreneurship with emotion, turning a simple dessert into a legacy of love, memories, and ambition.

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What’s Next for Smize & Dream?

With its expansion to Australia, Smize & Dream is well on its way to becoming a global lifestyle dessert brand. From pop-ups in the U.S. to its international flagship, the brand continues to grow—powered by Tyra’s vision and her family’s influence.

Whether it’s a scoop of nostalgia or a bite of business brilliance, Tyra Banks is showing the world that sweet success is even better when shared with the ones who helped shape you.