Plus-size model of the moment Ashley Graham will appear in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue.

The size-16 star, who has her own line of lingerie and is an advocate for beauty of all shapes and sizes in the industry, has been announced as one of the ‘SI swimsuit rookies’.

In a post on Instagram she wrote: “It’s official – I’m a @si_swimsuit model!! This is a dream come true.”

The 28-year-old added: “Thank you to everyone who stood for curves – our voices were heard and together we can help me win Rookie of the Year.”

Sports Illustrated appears to be celebrating a more diverse range of body types in recent times. Last year, Robyn Lawley – a size 12 model – broke the SI mould by appearing in the magazine.

Ashley will also appear in an ad in the issue, as part of the #SwimSexy body positive campaign – which includes Nicola Griffin – the oldest person ever to appear in the issue – and British Ghanaian model Philomenia Kwao.