Making a splash! Ashley Graham puts on an eye-popping display as she goes topless in the pool while celebrating her 29th birthday

She was the first ever plus-size model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

And on Saturday Ashley Graham showed why she was chosen to grace the highly coveted magazine as she celebrated her 29th birthday.

The brunette beauty shared several Snapchat videos and photos as she went topless while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico for the special occasion. 

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Eye-popping: Ashley Graham shared several Snapchat videos and photos on Saturday as she went topless

Eye-popping: Ashley Graham shared several Snapchat videos and photos on Saturday as she went topless

The 5ft9in stunner was certainly not camera shy as she posed up a storm for her social media followers.

Ashley went makeup-free for her pool session and flaunted her ample bosom as she covered her arms to conceal what modesty she had remaining.

She shared a photo of her shapely derriere as she donned a pair of black bikini bottoms and gave a glimpse of her backside. 

Sun-soaked: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl celebrated her 29th birthday in Cancun, Mexico by skinny dipping in a pool with gal pals

Sun-soaked: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl celebrated her 29th birthday in Cancun, Mexico by skinny dipping in a pool with gal pals

Bootylicious! The brunette beauty shared a photo of her shapely derriere as she donned a pair of black bikini bottoms and gave a glimpse of her backside

Bootylicious! The brunette beauty shared a photo of her shapely derriere as she donned a pair of black bikini bottoms and gave a glimpse of her backside

Another image showed the gorgeous cover girl in a skimpy royal blue two-piece as she lounged on a boat with a group of gal pals. 

While speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in February, Ashley discussed her appearances in SI and the pressure placed on young models.

'I have always been told plus-size starts at a size eight and it goes up to a size 16/18,' Ashley explained.

Lap of luxury! Another image showed the gorgeous cover girl in a skimpy royal blue two-piece

Lap of luxury! Another image showed the gorgeous cover girl in a skimpy royal blue two-piece

Birthday babe! Ashley celebrated her special day aboard a boat with a group of her friends

Birthday babe! Ashley celebrated her special day aboard a boat with a group of her friends

Ellen was undoubtedly shocked that a woman who is a mere size eight would be considered plus-size.

'So the majority of this room is considered plus-size. I hope you feel better about yourself,' Ashley said with a laugh. 

'That's the problem. Like, we're telling women that they are plus-size, and for me I just like to call it "curvesexilicious".'

Cancun cutie! The model nearly spilled out of a skimpy blue string bikini

Cancun cutie! The model nearly spilled out of a skimpy blue string bikini

Ellen recalled that when she was younger the smallest size was a size two and now there is a zero.

Ashley went on to note that there is even a double zero, explaining that it is a 'little scary' on both spectrums of weight.

'I am not a promoter of anorexia. I am not a promoter of obesity,' the body activist explained. 'I think we have to promote women to be healthy at every size as long as they are getting off of the couch and moving their body.'  

Role model: During an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in February Ashley discussed her appearances in Sports Illustrated and the pressure placed on young models

Role model: During an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in February Ashley discussed her appearances in Sports Illustrated and the pressure placed on young models

Beauty in black: Ashley was the first ever plus-size model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue; pictured last month

Beauty in black: Ashley was the first ever plus-size model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue; pictured last month

Try the asymmetric trend with Ashley's Christopher Kane dress

Ashley Graham looked super stylish as she attended the Cosmopolitan money event, opting for a cool number by Christopher Kane - also spotted on Dasy Lowe recently.

We love the statement asymmetric fluted hem, plus the unique crochet knit panel.

This is a great modern twist on a classic black dress and therefore a perfect investment piece for your wardrobe. The great news is it's still available to buy from Saks Fifth Avenue, so click right now to snap it up while you still can.

If you love the look just not the price-tag, then check out our edit below featuring similar asymmetric styles - Oasis's design even features a ruffle hem like Ashley's designer original.

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