Ashley Graham on her Sports Illustrated cover

Ashley Graham on her Sports Illustrated cover

In this extended interview clip, model Ashley Graham talks to CBS News’ Gayle King about appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and what it represented for curvy women.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
5/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The CBS Entertainment article featuring Ashley Graham discussing her Sports Illustrated cover appears to be highly accurate. The claim that she was on the cover of Sports Illustrated is verified by multiple sources. The article exhibits minimal bias, presenting Graham's perspective on body positivity and representation.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Ashley Graham appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "Ashley Graham Makes History as the First Size-16 Model to Cover Sports Illustrated."
    • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating "When she landed the cover of the SI Swimsuit Issue in 2016 as a rookie, Ashley Graham made history as the first plus-size model to land on…"
    • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, showing a Facebook post by Ashley Graham about the cover.
    • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating "Ashley Graham, who appeared on the SI Swimsuit cover as a rookie in 2016…"
  • Claim:** The cover represented something significant for curvy women.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, implying significance with the statement "This Is Going to Change My Life Forever."
    • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, with Graham stating "This cover is for every woman…"
    • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating she is "a leading advocate for body positivity and inclusion."
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1: "Ashley Graham Makes History as the First Size-16 Model to Cover Sports Illustrated."
  • Verification Source #2: "When she landed the cover of the SI Swimsuit Issue in 2016 as a rookie, Ashley Graham made history as the first plus-size model to land on…"
  • Verification Source #3: (Facebook post) "This cover is for every woman…"
  • Verification Source #4: "Ashley Graham, who appeared on the SI Swimsuit cover as a rookie in 2016, is a leading advocate for body positivity and inclusion."
  • All sources agree that Ashley Graham was on the cover of Sports Illustrated and that it was a significant event. There are no contradictions.