Ashley Graham Stars In SwimsuitsForAll Campaign, Plus Size Model Graces 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue [PHOTO]

Model Ashley Graham has recently made waves as the first plus-size model to ever be featured in Sports Illustrated. According to Business Insider, Graham appears in an ad campaign for SwimsuitsForAll, which specializes in selling plus-size swimwear and cover-ups.

Hollywood Life reports that the ad shows Graham in a tiny black bikini as she passes by a group of me lounging at the pool. The sexy image is accompanied by the hashtag #CurvesInBikinis, which is meant to empower women of all sizes.

Graham is definitely not afraid to flaunt her curves. According to the Huffington Post, the 27-year-old stated, "I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone else to know that theirs are too. There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt... The world is ready for more curves in bikinis."

She also believes that women can be healthy at any size. She stated, "I think that you can be healthy at any size and my goal is to help and educate women on that. It doesn't matter if you're a size 2 or 22 as long as you're taking care of your body, working out, and telling yourself, 'I love you' instead of taking in the negativity of beauty standards."

Previously, Graham has been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar. She has also graced the cover of Elle Magazine Quebec, and appeared in multiple campaigns for Levi's Curve ID line and Lane Bryant. She has also worked as a commercial model for Macy's, Hanes, Target, and Nordstrom.

ET Online reports that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue will hit the stands Feb. 9. Will you be picking up a copy?

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