Ashley Graham
Supermodel and Entrepreneur
Ashley Graham is a supermodel and entrepreneur whose influence has helped reshape the fashion and media industries. She has redefined 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.'’ She was also the most recent recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s coveted "Cultural Force 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 and is still applauded and referenced in media today.
Graham recently made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart 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.
In her most recent entrepreneurship ventures, Graham launched her size-inclusive collection with JCPenney, exclusively for curvy women. Earlier this year, Graham co-founded Lucci, a brand of dry, sparkling red Lambrusco wine from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Lucci delivers a refreshingly modern expression of one of Italy’s most storied wines, with a vibrant fruit-forward profile and a crisp, bubbly finish.
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.'’ She was also the most recent recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s coveted "Cultural Force 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 and is still applauded and referenced in media today.
Graham recently made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart 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.
In her most recent entrepreneurship ventures, Graham launched her size-inclusive collection with JCPenney, exclusively for curvy women. Earlier this year, Graham co-founded Lucci, a brand of dry, sparkling red Lambrusco wine from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Lucci delivers a refreshingly modern expression of one of Italy’s most storied wines, with a vibrant fruit-forward profile and a crisp, bubbly finish.