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Banks' inspiring words have received over 330,000 likes.

In a comment, actor Don Benjamin wished the 48-year-old supermodel a happy birthday followed with, \"Thank you for continuing to be a light to this world!!!! Pray this year brings you even more blessings and happiness!\"

Several others echoed similar sentiments.

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Banks has had a fashion-filled year and recently joined on as host and executive producer for \"Dancing With the Stars\" season 30.

During her time on the show, she wore everything from a Cinderella-like Christian Cowan tulle dress to a fun Britney Spears-inspired look.

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