Ashley Graham is an American plus-size model known for her groundbreaking work in the fashion industry and for promoting body positivity. She began her professional modeling career in 2001 and signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2003, later moving to Ford Models. Graham quickly rose to prominence, appearing on the covers of numerous leading fashion magazines around the world.
Throughout her career, Graham has been featured on a variety of television programs, including Entertainment Tonight and CBS News. Her dynamic media presence has helped bring greater visibility to plus-size models in mainstream fashion. In 2009, she appeared in a Glamour magazine editorial titled “These Bodies Are Beautiful at Every Size,” which celebrated body diversity alongside models such as Jennie Runk, Kate Dillon, and Crystal Renn.
In 2010, Graham was featured in a Lane Bryant television commercial that stirred controversy; the company claimed that networks ABC and Fox unfairly limited the ad's airtime due to its depiction of plus-size models in lingerie. The incident sparked public conversation about size inclusivity in advertising.
Graham has emerged as a prominent advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance. In 2017, she released her autobiography, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like, which details her personal experiences in the fashion industry and her efforts to challenge conventional beauty standards. She also delivered a widely viewed TED Talk that encourages people to embrace their bodies regardless of size and to redefine personal and societal standards of beauty.
In addition to her modeling and advocacy work, Ashley Graham joined the panel of judges on the reality competition series America’s Next Top Model, further expanding her influence in the fashion and entertainment industries. Her role on the show underscored her commitment to fostering new talent while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ashley Graham married videographer Justin Ervin in 2010. The couple has since started a family and continues to share aspects of their life through media and public engagements, often highlighting messages of empowerment and body confidence.
| Birth Date: | 30 Oct, 1987 |
| Age: | 32 yrs |
| Occupations: | Plus-size model Television presenter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Lincoln |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American plus-size model |
| Spouse: | Justin Ervin [M. 2010] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
