Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is a supermodel and entrepreneur whose influence has helped reshape the fashion and media industries and redefine traditional beauty standards through her
breakthrough runway experiences, editorial covers, and brand partnerships. In February 2016, Ashley made history as the first size 14 model to ever be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swim. In January 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Revlon, making her the first curvy model of her generation to receive a major beauty contract.
Graham has received numerous accolades for her work, including Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list, Glamour’s “Woman of the Year,” with Mattel simultaneously creating a one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness; Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World”; The Daily Front Row’s “Fashion Force of the Year”; and GQ’s “International Female Model of the Year”. She was honored at the 2023 Women Making History Awards and in 2019 United Nations’ Women for Peace Association presented her with their first “Women Empowerment Award.” Ashley continues to advocate for self-acceptance, female empowerment and leads the conversation on body diversity on the runway. Her first TEDx talk “Plus Size? More Like My Size” given at TedxBerleeValencia was viewed over 4.3 million times. Graham most recently launched her size-inclusive collection with JCPenney.
Graham most recently made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO, and hosted season 2 of Roku’s “Side Hustlers,” alongside entrepreneur and investor Emma Grede, after season 1 became the most in-demand title on The Roku Channel during opening weekend. Other credits include: HGTV’s “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge” and ABC’s “Countdown to the Oscars” in 2019 and 2023. Graham also most recently hosted WWD’s red carpet show at the Golden Globes.