15 Facts About Plus-Sized Bombshell Ashley Graham
By
Michael Avery in
Entertainment
On 23rd December 2016
Perfection comes in all kinds of shapes.
That could not be any more true for model Ashley Graham. I mean, she had to deal with so much nonsense in her life, and I'd say she came out smelling pretty good.
She's a massive advocate for body image and acceptance of all the things that make you unique.
But there are a bunch of things that you should know about her.
1. When she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, it was the first time that they'd chosen a plus-sized model.
"This cover is for every woman who ever felt like she wasn't beautiful enough."
2. When she was 12, she was discovered by the I & I agency while she was at the mall shopping in Lincoln, Nebraska.
3. She's designed her own line of lingerie for plus-sized women that you can find at the online retailer Navabi.
4. She's been a model for Levi's, Evans and Simply Be.
5. She was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which celebrates 600 of the biggest upcoming entrepreneurs and change-makers.
6. She helped found ALDA.
It is a massive collective of models who represent "beauty beyond size" and challenge the narrow perspectives of the fashion industry.
7. She hosted a TED talk in 2015 about body acceptance called "Plus-Size? More Like My Size."
8. She is unashamed about how much she loves Beyonce's butt.
Plus "Formation" is one of her favorite songs.
9. She brings her message about body image to elementary schools and even dabbles in humanitarian missions in South Africa.
10. She still freaks out when she bumps into a celebrity. This is her fangirling with Karlie Kloss.
11. She's basically a glamorous Amazon standing at 5'9".
12. She's a size 16 and her website's mantra is "Stand up for curves. Confidence is sexy."
13. Her Lane Bryant body positive commercial was rejected by multiple TV stations like NBC and ABC.
The commercial featured Graham and other models nude, and one of the models is breastfeeding. Graham also kickboxes in the video while wearing the brand's denim clothing.
14. She met her husband Justin Ervin back in 2009, and they only needed a year before they knew they should get hitched.
They were married a year after meeting.
15. She was bullied for being dyslexic. Well, I think she thrived despite you, bullies.
"Being told in the fourth grade that you're dyslexic and you're not going to be able to read properly takes a toll on you, and it really makes you believe you're dumb.
COMMENT and tell us what you love about Ashley Graham!
