This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
On October 8, 2019, model Ashley Graham posted a new nude Instagram video, celebrating her pregnancy and body positivity.
With her husband Justin Ervin, Ashley is expecting their first child and has been using social media to share her pregnancy journey. In a video posted to Instagram, she wrote, "Getting bigger and bigger and trying to embrace my new body everyday. It’s a journey and I’m so thankful to have such a supportive community."
Her community responded with love and support, with fashion friends like Eva Chen and Karlie Kloss sending messages of encouragement. Eva Chen wrote, "You are beautiful!!" while Karlie Kloss commented, "You look BEAUTIFUL?❤️?."
Ashley has been open about her pregnancy, sharing photos of her cellulite patches and makeup-free selfies. However, her first nude pregnancy selfie sparked an online movement, with many women recreating the photo and sharing their own body-positive messages.
As she navigates her pregnancy, Ashley has also been open about her cravings and need for maternity workout clothes. In an Instagram clip from the gym, she joked, "Pregnant women of the world, I have not yet realized that I’m growing out of all my stretchy pants."
