Model Ashley Graham has been one of the faces for plus-sized modeling for years now. A healthy woman proud of her curves has been at the forefront of several campaigns, but the Nebraska native got the surprise of her life this week when she found out she will be in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Graham’s management had her under the belief she was shooting something else before unveiling the surprise. After the model was featured in an advertisement in the S.I. swimsuit issue last year, 2016 will feature her as one of the five rookies.
Graham posted to her Facebook:
“It’s official – I’m a @si_swimsuit model!! This is a dream come true. Thank you to everyone who stood up for curves- our voices were heard and together we can help me win Rookie of the Year. Stay tuned for voting instructions”
Here are just a few pictures of the beauty.
Last year, Robyn Lawley became the first ‘plus-sized’ model in make the magazine.
‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed,’ will air on TNT Saturday night after NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Photos via Ashley Graham on Facebook and @TheAshleyGraham on Instagram
