Ashley signed her first modeling contract at the age of 13.
Graham, who was born in Nebraska, started modeling when she became a teenager and has since become a trailblazer for body positivity and inclusion in the industry. She has appeared on the covers of multiple renowned fashion magazines and modeled for prestigious international designers.
While doing all that, the 35-year-old also rocks the role of being a mama to 3 wonderful kids, and she never holds back from sharing the ups and downs of parenting with the world.
She believes sexiness is not about size or shape, but about confidence.
Ashley opened up about her personal life in the interview with Maxim. She also talked about her role models, challenges, and goals. “I hope this inspires more women to embrace their curves and their beauty... I look up to women who are fearless and authentic.”
She admits she’s faced a lot of rejection and criticism in her career because of not fitting into the “ideal” beauty standards. “I’ve been told I’m too fat, too old, too this or that. But I’ve learned to turn those negatives into positives. I’ve learned to love myself and celebrate my uniqueness.”
While Ashley graced the magazine cover, these other celebrities topped the list in various categories:
Margot Robbie — Hollywood Heartbreakers
Emily Ratajkowski — Fashion Legends
Doja Cat — Sultry Songbirds
Ariana Grande — Icons & Megastars
Kaia Gerber — Model Citizens
Ivona Dadic — Fit & Fabulous