In a groundbreaking achievement for body positivity and inclusivity, Ashley Graham, a plus-size model and mother-of-three, has been crowned as the “World’s Sexiest Woman” by Maxim magazine.
Ashley Graham, a plus-size model, replaces Paige Spiranac on the cover of the magazine’s 2023 May/June issue.
Beating out strong competition from Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, and Doja Cat, Graham’s win is a testament to the growing shift towards embracing diverse body shapes, sizes, ages, and ethnicities in the fashion industry.
Ashley Graham’s win refreshingly represents body acceptance and self-love, challenging a society obsessed with unrealistic beauty standards. During an interview with Maxim, the 35-year-old model shared her thoughts on the importance of embracing one’s body, saying,
We can look at everybody’s shapes and sizes, gender, ethnicity, and age as part of who they are.
It doesn’t have to be a negative or a positive. It should be something that’s easily embraced, and we don’t need to be having these conversations all the time. Our bodies are always changing, and they’re always evolving. I’ve been using my own body as a tool to be able to talk about these feelings.”
She has appeared in major fashion publications like Vogue, Glamour, Elle UK, Style Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Sports Illustrated. Ashley has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, championing body positivity and representing diverse body types.
Graham took to her Instagram page and shared a behind-the-scenes look at her photoshoot while thanking the magazine for having her. Her fans and peers have praised her for breaking barriers and challenging societal norms in celebration of her win.
Maxim Magazine
Maxim breaks tradition by selecting Ashley Graham, a diverse body type, as the sexiest woman in the world. The magazine wrote:
The queen of curves is as gorgeous as she is inspirational, whether she’s posing for glamorous photoshoots as the World’s Sexiest Woman or making head-spinning red carpet appearances.”
Ashley Graham’s victory reminds us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Furthermore, we should celebrate self-love and body positivity regardless of constantly evolving beauty standards. Her achievement is a milestone for the fashion industry and a testament to the growing movement towards inclusivity and diversity.
