Ashley Graham is showing no signs of slowing down.
In 2016, the gorgeous plus-size supermodel graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was named to FORBES’ 2016 Art & Style 30 Under 30 list. And on Monday night, the 28-year-old was presented with her very own Barbie doll and accepted her Glamour Woman of the Year award.
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In a statement, the size-14 supermodel said: “We need to work together to redefine the global image of beauty and continue to push for a more inclusive world. I’m thrilled Barbie has not only evolved their product, but also has continued to honor women who are pushing boundaries. It’s an honor to be immortalized in plastic.”
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The one-of-a-kind doll was created with the same proportions as Graham. The body activist was hands-on when it came to her Barbie’s build, and had one major request for it: no thigh gap.
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She explains: “She had to have her thighs touch. No ands, ifs or buts about it. And I asked for cellulite but obviously plastic and cellulite don’t go hand in hand. It was important that the Barbie resembled me as much as possible. The thighs touching was one way to show young girls that it’s okay for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a ‘thigh gap’ is more beautiful.”
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At the moment, the Ashley Graham Barbie doll is not available for purchase. Back in January, Mattel debuted Barbie’s Curvy, Petite, and Tall collection, which featured a range of seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles.
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