Ashley Graham is a trailblazing model and media personality who has challenged the fashion industry’s conventional standards of beauty and size.

She is one of the world’s most successful and influential plus-size models, having graced the covers of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Sports Illustrated.

Profile

• Full name: Ashley Ann Graham
• Date of birth: October 30, 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Model, television presenter, author, podcast host
• Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
• Parents: Linda Graham (mother)
• Siblings: Two younger sisters
• Spouse: Justin Ervin (m. 2010)
• Children: Isaac Menelik Giovanni Ervin (b. 2020), twin girls (b. 2021)
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Ashley Graham, now 37, was born on October 30, 1987, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in a Christian family with her mother, father, and two younger sisters.

She attended Scott Middle School and Lincoln Southwest High School, where she was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADD.

She was also bullied for her weight and appearance, which affected her self-esteem and confidence. She started modeling at 12 when she was scouted by an agency while shopping at a mall. At 17, she moved to New York City to pursue her modeling career and did not attend college.

Personal Life

Ashley Graham met her husband, Justin Ervin, a videographer and cinematographer, at a church in New York City in 2009.

They dated for a year and got married in 2010. They have three children: a son, Isaac, born in 2020, and twin girls, born in 2021.

They live in Brooklyn, New York. Ashley Graham is very open about her personal life and shares her experiences of marriage, motherhood, and body image on her social media platforms and podcasts.

Career

Ashley Graham has had a remarkable career as a plus-size model, breaking barriers and stereotypes in the fashion industry.

She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Sports Illustrated, becoming the first plus-size model to do so.

She has also worked with brands such as Levi’s, H&M, Lane Bryant, Marina Rinaldi, and Swimsuits For All, launching her lingerie collections, swimwear, and clothing.

She has also walked the runway for designers such as Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, and Tommy Hilfiger.

She has been featured in several campaigns and commercials, including Revlon, Pantene, and Gillette Venus.

Ashley Graham is not only a model but also a media personality and a best-selling author. She has hosted and judged several television shows, such as America’s Next Top Model, The Talk, and Miss Universe. She has also appeared in movies and music videos, such as The Disaster Artist, Ocean’s 8, and Pretty Hurts by Beyoncé.

She published her first book, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Look Like, in 2017, which became a New York Times bestseller.

She also hosts the Pretty Big Deal podcast, interviewing celebrities and influencers about various topics.

Awards

Ashley Graham has received numerous awards and recognition for her work and impact on the fashion industry. Some of them are:

• Glamour Woman of the Year (2016).
• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016).
• Time 100 Most Influential People (2017).
• British Fashion Council Model of the Year (2017).
• Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year (2017).
• CFDA Fashion Icon Award (2019).

Net Worth

According to sources, Ashley Graham’s net worth is estimated at $10 million.

She earns income from modeling contracts, endorsements, book sales, podcast revenue, and other ventures.

Controversy

Ashley Graham has faced controversy and criticism throughout her career, mainly from people who have accused her of promoting obesity, being hypocritical, or losing her authenticity. Some examples are:

• In 2016, she was criticized by former model Cheryl Tiegs, who said that Graham’s body was unhealthy and that she was not a good role model for young girls.
• In 2017, she was accused of losing weight and betraying the plus-size community after she posted a photo of herself looking slimmer on Instagram.
• In 2018, she was slammed by some fans for working with Revlon, a brand that allegedly tests on animals and does not cater to women of color.
• In 2019, some followers called her out for getting her hair straightened, which they saw as a sign of conforming to mainstream beauty standards.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ashleygraham
• Twitter: @ashleygraham

Filmography

• The Disaster Artist
• Ocean’s 8
• Love Advent
• The Talk
• Miss Universe
• RuPaul’s Drag Race
• Under the Skin

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