The modeling world is a cut throat business. A size 8 is considered plus size but the average American woman is a size 14-16. Ashely Graham is considered a plus size model. Although she is labeled “plus size” she is making headlines because this curvaceous and beautiful woman just landed herself one of the biggest gigs she could of asked for. She is the first full figured model to sign a contract with Sports Illustrated and on top of that she is a candidate for rookie of the year! Congrats Girl! Check out the rest of the story after the jump.