Sports Illustrated to Include First Plus-Sized Model in Swimsuit Issue [VIDEO]

A lot of people think that curves are sexy, and real curves have always been missing from Sports Illustrated's annual swim suit issue... Until now. Plus-Sized model, Ashley Gram, will be the first plus-sized model to star in the highly anticipated issue set to hit shelves February, 9, along with issue regulars like Chrissy Teigen and Heidi Klum. In a statement to ET, Gram 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."

Twenty-seven-year-old Gram is a size 14, and has been vocal when it comes to the media embracing curvy women. The addition of Gram is a part of the new "swimsuitsforall" campaign, targeted at empowering women to be confident and sexy in their swimsuits.