Ashley Graham is a popular American plus-size model and TV presenter. Born and raised in Nebraska, Ashley has had a difficult past. From being confused about her sexual urges to being bullied in school due to her weight, she has suffered a lot. She started modeling in her teens, when she was offered a contract by Wilhelmina Models, a popular modeling agency in her home state. She made her way to the covers of a number of popular fashion magazines, such as Vogue and YM. She gained popularity for representing full-figured women. In 2009, she appeared in a Glamour editorial titled These Bodies are Beautiful at Every Size. By the end of 2012, she was presented with the Full Figured Fashion Week’s Model of the Year award. In 2013, she designed a lingerie line for Addition Elle. She has also judged the talent-hunt show America’s Next Top Model. In 2016, she became the first-ever plus-size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
