American plus-size model Ashley Graham

Ashley Ann Graham is an American Plus-size model. She has appeared on the cover of fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle. In addition, she appeared in several Levi's campaigns.

Born: Ashley Ann Graham, October 30, 1987 (age 30), Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Occupation: Model

Body activist
Years active: 2000–present
Spouse(s): Justin Ervin (m. 2010)
Modeling information
Height: 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Agency: IMG Models

Charity and community service: Graham has spoken at high schools about body image and body acceptance. She has participated in humanitarian missions in South Africa with the Themba Foundation. Graham is a proponent of the Health at Every Size movement. Graham gave a TED Talk advocating for self-acceptance with regards to body images. She also explains why one shouldn't refer to her (and others) as "Plus -Sized" Models, as it separates them from other models. She is an advocate for a confident self-image, more information about this body-positive attitude can be found at Clio Visualizing History's Click! The Ongoing Feminist Revolution.

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