‘Love it or get over it’: Size 16 model on sexy curves and body positivity

Ashley Graham nearly broke the Internet when pictures of her walking the runway in lingerie went viral all over the world at New York Fashion Week. 

Now the gorgeous, plus-sized model is spreading body positivity as she was named as one of the breakout stars of the year for ABC's 20/20's The Year.  

And she has had a pretty amazing year. 

Apart from going viral, she featured in a campaign for Sports Illustrated celebrating curvy bikini bodies and Khloe Kardashian publicly became a fan of her work. 

"To me, it made a huge impact because you can see my full body," said Ashley speaking about her turn in Sports Illustrated. "I think the beauty in that I'm just such a full figured woman, people were just like 'hubba hubba.' "

"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."

Hear hear! 

And why does Ashley think people have connected with her in such a prominent way? Because she is a real women and unafraid to discuss society's perception of women. 

"I'm not afraid to talk about it. Love it or get over it."

We think we may have a new idol.