Ashley Graham (born October 30, 1987) is an influential American model and television presenter renowned for her groundbreaking advocacy in the body positivity and inclusion movement. She made history in 2016 as the first plus-size model to grace the cover of the prestigious Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, following her initial appearance in the magazine in 2015.
A vocal proponent for diverse body types, Graham further championed her message of confidence, beauty, and power in her 2017 memoir, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like. Her extensive career, which began after being scouted at age 12, includes modeling for top international designers, a notable 2010 Lane Bryant commercial controversy, and roles as a host for major beauty pageants and a judge on America's Next Top Model.