I see my cover and I wanted to drop to my knees but this dress would've ripped and I have Spanx on underneath this," Graham, whose reaction on stage as the cover was unveiled made the audience laugh, told People. "I thought Sports Illustrated was taking a risk by putting a girl my size in the pages, but putting me on the cover? They aren't just breaking barriers; they are the standard now. This is beyond epic."
Graham has been vocal about her dislike of the label 'plus-size' and previously told E! News: 'I've got plenty of friends [of all sizes] and different shapes and everything,
'And I don't want any of them to feel like they aren't 'real women.''
Taking to Instagram on Saturday night, Ashley gushed: 'Truly speechless!!! This cover is for every woman who felt like she wasn't beautiful enough because of her size.
'You can do and achieve anything you put your mind to. Thank you so much to the entire @si_swimsuit team! I'm so excited to be a part of your family. I love you all!!! #siswim #beautybeyondsize'
Graham, at a size 14, is the first fuller-figured model to take one of the prized spots on the cover.
In addition to her first-ever editorial and cover with the brand, Graham will also star alongside models Philomena Kwao and Nicola Griffin in plus-size retailer Swim Suits For All's second ad.
This year, Swimsuits For All will make history by having 56-year-old Nicola featured in its ad, making her the oldest woman to grace the pages of the Swimsuit issue.
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