Plus-size model Ashley Graham not only SI model, she's also a cover girl
Plus-size model Ashley Graham not only is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, but now she's also a cover girl.
Graham announced last week that she would be featured in SI's swimsuit issue, saying fans "stood up for curves." And on Saturday, it was revealed that Graham would grace one of three covers of the issue, along with Ronda Rousey and Hailey Clauson.
Because one just wasn’t enough. Here are your THREE 2016 #SISwim cover models! https://t.co/Akav137QKh pic.twitter.com/doCJAKGkE0
— SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 14, 2016
Graham, who appeared in an ad in last year's issue, is one of five rookie models in the upcoming mag, which hits newsstands next week. Her appearance and her cover are being hailed as a move to include women with different body types. Last year Robyn Lawley became the first plus-size model to appear in the swimsuit issue.
It’s official: #ThisBody is made for the cover…of the 2016 @SI_Swimsuit Issue! Major congrats, @TheAshleyGraham! ? pic.twitter.com/jFovS3Na7q
— Lane Bryant (@lanebryant) February 14, 2016
Graham was completely overwhelmed when her cover was revealed while she was on stage live on TV.
Congrats to @Hailey_Clauson, @theashleygraham, & @RondaRousey for making history with this year's 3-cover #SISwim!https://t.co/mnX2bXI6wa
— TBS Network (@TBSNetwork) February 14, 2016
"I'm so honored, I'm shaking. I'm sorry I just took the mic out of your hand!" she said to co-host Nick Cannon. "I'm gonna take over!"
It was almost as priceless as her reaction when she learned she'd be featured in the magazine.