{"id":1779,"date":"2025-07-05T12:03:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T12:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:34:40","slug":"ashley-graham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/ashley-graham\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashley Graham Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1.png\" alt=\"Ashley Graham\" class=\"wp-image-1869\" style=\"width:419px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1.png 600w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-400x591.png 400w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-250x370.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-150x222.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-50x74.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-100x148.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-200x296.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-300x444.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-350x517.png 350w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-450x665.png 450w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-500x739.png 500w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ashley-Graham-1-550x813.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ashley Graham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life &amp; Discovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Born<\/strong> October 30, 1987, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the eldest of three sisters. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia during her school years. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At age 12, scouted at <a href=\"https:\/\/oakviewmall.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oakviewmall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oak View Mall<\/a> in Omaha and signed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilhelmina.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wilhelmina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilhelmina Models<\/a> in 2001, beginning her path to modeling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modeling Breakthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gained early exposure through <a href=\"https:\/\/ymcinema.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ymcinema.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YM magazine<\/a> and a 2009 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamour<\/a> editorial celebrating body diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked with brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolcegabbana.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dolcegabbana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dolce &amp; Gabbana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.global\/za\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.global\/za\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Kors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hmgroup.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hmgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;M<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levi.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.levi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Levi\u2019s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanebryant.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lanebryant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lane Bryant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penningtons.com\/en\/plus-size-brands\/addition-elle?srsltid=AfmBOoq06NeyQ90YIPBf4Q2pend9rfdP9j0-jvjYGL4wAJtXl-iLLsx9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penningtons.com\/en\/plus-size-brands\/addition-elle?srsltid=AfmBOoq06NeyQ90YIPBf4Q2pend9rfdP9j0-jvjYGL4wAJtXl-iLLsx9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Addition Elle<\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic <a href=\"https:\/\/swimsuit.si.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/swimsuit.si.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SI Swimsuit<\/a> Issue cover in 2016\u2014as the first plus-size (size 16) model to appear on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured on the cover of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Vogue<\/a> in 2017, marking another first for size-inclusive models .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy &amp; Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vocal champion of <strong>body positivity<\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asdah.org\/haes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/asdah.org\/haes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health at Every Size<\/a><\/strong> movement; encourages embracing bodies of all shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered a powerful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/ashley_graham_plus_size_more_like_my_size?language=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/ashley_graham_plus_size_more_like_my_size?language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TED Talk<\/a><\/strong> featuring self-affirmation moments (&#8220;Back fat, I see you\u2026&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Openly discusses her early experiences with body-shaming (nicknamed &#8220;cottage\u2011cheese thighs&#8221;) and overcame imposter syndrome through affirmations and resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrepreneur &amp; Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched a lingerie line with Addition Elle (2013) and swimsuits with Swimsuits For All, reflecting her commitment to inclusive fashion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developed a fitness program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashleygraham.com\/all-videos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ashleygraham.com\/all-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curvy Fit Club<\/a>, and promotes healthful lifestyles, including boxing, CrossFit, and barre workouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media, TV &amp; Broadway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modeled in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UrUJyKsLQeU\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UrUJyKsLQeU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNCE&#8217;s &#8220;Toothbrush&#8221; music video (2016)<\/a> and won <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4335742\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4335742\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLip Sync Battle\u201d in 2017<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosted and judged major events: America\u2019s Next Top Model, Miss USA\/Universe (2016\u20132018), American Beauty Star (2019), Oscars red carpet (2023), and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Published memoir <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/New-Model-Confidence-Beauty-Really\/dp\/0062667947\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/New-Model-Confidence-Beauty-Really\/dp\/0062667947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A New Model<\/a><\/em> in 2017 and later <em>A Kid\u2019s Book About Beauty<\/em>, spreading confidence and self-love stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2025, making her <strong>Broadway debut<\/strong> as Roxie Hart in <em>Chicago<\/em>, a groundbreaking moment for curve representation on stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards &amp; Honors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time\u2019s \u201c100 Most Influential People\u201d, Forbes \u201c30 Under 30\u201d, Glamour \u201cWoman of the Year\u201d, GQ\u2019s \u201cInternational Female Model of the Year\u201d, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received acknowledgment from the United Nations for her work in empowerment and from fashion publications for advancing inclusivity .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Life &amp; Philanthropy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married cinematographer <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/justinervin.film\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/justinervin.film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Justin Ervin<\/a><\/strong> since 2010; the couple share three sons: Isaac (born 2020) and twins Malachi &amp; Roman (born 2022).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engages in philanthropy through the Themba Foundation in South Africa, focusing on self-image and empowerment programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively supports diverse causes and voices her beliefs on social inclusion and representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why She Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paved the way for curvy models in mainstream fashion\u2014<strong>breaking barriers<\/strong> with magazine covers, runway shows, and mainstream campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses her platform to <strong>redefine beauty standards<\/strong>, offering role-model status for millions through empowerment, transparency, and activism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As she transitions to Broadway, her path continues to <strong>challenge norms and expand representation<\/strong> in entertainment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashley Graham isn\u2019t just a model\u2014she\u2019s a movement. From her early struggles to her global platform, she&#8217;s consistently redefined beauty, championed authenticity, and opened doors for the next generation of women to be seen, heard, and celebrated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Early Life &amp; Discovery Modeling Breakthrough Advocacy &amp; Influence Entrepreneur &amp; Designer Media, TV &amp; Broadway Awards &amp; Honors Personal Life &amp; Philanthropy Why She Matters Ashley Graham isn\u2019t just a model\u2014she\u2019s a movement. 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