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.
If not, you're about to.
The 28-year-old model has worked for brands like Addition Elle and Lane Bryant.
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.
The Lincoln, Nebraska native is also up for SI's Rookie of the Year.
Graham is joined by fellow model Hailey Clauson and UFC champion Ronda Rousey who also got covers of the swimsuit issue this year.
"All three women are beautiful, sexy and strong," said SI's Assistant Managing Editor MJ Day at the cover reveal event.
This is a hugely uncharacteristic move for the magazine which usually chooses models with typical model proportions.
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.
