Ashley Graham

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American model and television presenter

Ashley Graham

Name	Ashley Graham
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
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Occupation	Model, television presenter
Years active	2000–present
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Spouse(s)	Justin Ervin (m. 2010)
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Ashley Ann Graham (born October 30, 1987) is an American model and television presenter. She is known for her work in the plus-size modeling industry and has been a prominent advocate for body positivity and inclusivity in fashion.

Early life

Ashley Graham was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. She attended Scott Middle School and later Lincoln Southwest High School. Graham was discovered in 2000 at the age of 12 while shopping at a mall in Omaha, Nebraska.

Career

Modeling

Graham signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2001 and later moved to Ford Models. She has appeared in numerous fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle. In 2016, she became the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Television

In addition to her modeling career, Graham has served as a judge on the reality television show America's Next Top Model. She has also hosted and appeared on various television programs, including The Ashley Graham Project and American Beauty Star.

Personal life

Ashley Graham married Justin Ervin, a videographer, in 2010. The couple has three children together. Graham is an advocate for body positivity and has spoken openly about her experiences with body image and self-acceptance.

Advocacy

Graham is a vocal advocate for body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry. She has worked with various organizations to promote self-acceptance and has been involved in campaigns to challenge traditional beauty standards.

Awards and recognition

Graham has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in the fashion industry and her advocacy efforts. She has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People and has received the Glamour Woman of the Year Award.

See also

• Plus-size model
• Body positivity
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/name/{{#property:P345}} / Ashley Graham] on IMDb