Ashley Graham
Model and television personality
Born
October 30th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent model and television personality gained attention for advocating body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry. Achieved widespread recognition as a cover model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and contributed to various campaigns promoting diverse representations of beauty. Served as a judge on the reality competition series American's Next Top Model, showcasing the talents of aspiring models. Authored a book discussing self-acceptance and confidence, further influencing discussions around body image in popular culture.
Appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Served as a judge on America's Next Top Model
Authored the book 'A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Mean'
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