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Ashley Graham is an American model and television presenter, recognized for her advocacy in the body positivity and inclusion movement.
Ashley Graham partnered with JCPenney to create an exclusive namesake collection for the full-figured woman, marking a long-term collaboration. The 29-piece collection launched, with Graham having previously modeled for JCPenney catalogs at age 19.
Ashley Graham became a brand ambassador for Olly, sharing how their supplements integrate into her routine. This partnership aligns with Olly's brand ethos of joyful self-care and empowerment through wellness.
Ashley Graham became a new global ambassador for Stuart Weitzman, modeling for both their shoes and eyewear collections.
Ashley Graham launched her inaugural Ashley Graham x Knix collaboration, a capsule collection featuring her favorite fabrics and designs.
Ashley Graham Ervin was born on October 30, 1987, and began her modeling career at the age of 12. She was scouted in 2000 at Oak View Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, and signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2001, later moving to Ford Models in 2003. Early in her career, she appeared in YM magazine and was profiled by Vogue in 2007. In 2009, she featured in a Glamour editorial titled “These Bodies are Beautiful at Every Size.” A significant turning point came in 2010 when she appeared in a controversial Lane Bryant TV commercial, which was banned from prime time on ABC and Fox due to its perceived sexiness. Graham addressed the controversy on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, bringing her wider public attention. Throughout her career, she has modeled for international designers such as Prabal Gurung, Michael Kors, Dolce and Gabbana, H&M, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Graham expanded her influence beyond modeling. In 2013, she designed a lingerie line for Addition Elle, a Canadian plus-size clothing retailer, and coached an aspiring plus-size model on MTV’s ‘Made.’ Her career reached a new milestone in 2015 when she was featured in a Swimsuitsforall advertisement in Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue, becoming one of the first plus-size models to appear in the publication. The following year, in 2016, she made history as the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also served as a backstage host for Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants from 2016 to 2018 and was a judge on ‘America’s Next Top Model’.
In 2017, Graham published her memoir, ‘A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like,’ offering insights into her experiences and advocacy for body positivity. The same year, she was the subject of ‘The Ashley Graham Project,’ a nine-episode series on the Go90 digital network. Her commitment to body positivity and inclusion has been central to her public image, leading her to become a proponent of the Health at Every Size movement. She has spoken out against the term “plus-size,” preferring “my size,” and has been praised for candidly sharing photos showcasing her cellulite on Instagram, reinforcing her message of self-acceptance. In 2025, she is scheduled to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ and designed a clothing line for JCPenney.
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