Sports Illustrated Made History With Its First Ever Plus Size Cover Model
Ashley Graham is about to be everywhere.
You may have heard of Ashley Graham before.
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If not, you're about to.
The 28-year-old model has worked for brands like Addition Elle and Lane Bryant.
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You might remember her from this banned Lane Bryant commercial.
Aside from being a successful model and outspoken body positivity activist, Graham is now the first plus size model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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The Lincoln, Nebraska native is also up for SI's Rookie of the Year.
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Graham is joined by fellow model Hailey Clauson and UFC champion Ronda Rousey who also got covers of the swimsuit issue this year.
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"All three women are beautiful, sexy and strong," said SI's Assistant Managing Editor MJ Day at the cover reveal event.
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This is a hugely uncharacteristic move for the magazine which usually chooses models with typical model proportions.
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Graham is headed out on a press tour of the swimsuit issue, which will definitely help spread her message that beauty exists at every size.
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