Ashley Graham shows off her ample assets in a tiny sparkly bikini as she shares steamy behind the scenes snaps from her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot in Fiji

Published: 07:52 BST, 26 March 2017 | Updated: 16:12 BST, 26 March 2017

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On Saturday, Ashley Graham shared steamy behind-the-scenes snaps from the Fiji set of the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which hit newsstands on February 14.

The 29-year-old IMG Model showcased her famously curvaceous 5ft9in figure in sexy swimwear for famed lensman Yu Tsai while posing at the private, 255-acre Vomo Island Resort.

The groundbreaking 2016 SI cover girl gave her captive, combined 5.9M social media followers an eyeful with the inside glimpse at her creative process.

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'BTS!' On Saturday, Ashley Graham shared steamy behind-the-scenes snaps from the Fiji set of the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which hit newsstands on February 14

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Ashley - who's a prominent body activist - exercises at New York's The Dogpound, but eats French fries on her cheat days.

'I've lived the torment of the names. I've lived the torment of boyfriends breaking up with me because they were afraid I was going to be too fat later in life,' Graham said at a March 16 Urban Arts Partnership benefit - according to People.

'I wake up sometimes and I think "I'm the fattest woman alive." But it's really about how you handle it when you wake up. I look in the mirror and I have my affirmations. And mine are simple.

More to love: The 29-year-old IMG Model showcased her famously curvaceous 5ft9in figure in sexy swimwear for lensman Yu Tsai while posing at the private, 255-acre Vomo Island Resort

Hard at work: The groundbreaking 2016 SI cover girl gave her captive, combined 5.9M social media followers an eyeful with the inside glimpse at her creative process

Laid back: Ashley - who's a prominent body activist - exercises at New York's The Dogpound, but eats French fries on her cheat days

Graham said at a March 16 Urban Arts Partnership benefit: 'I wake up sometimes and I think "I'm the fattest woman alive." But it's really about how you handle it when you wake up'

The Nebraska-born, Brooklyn-based brunette continued: 'I think that my career has been a huge testament to how the industry is changing'

'[I say] "You are bold. You are brilliant and you are beautiful." And then if my lower pooch is really puffing out that day, I say: "Lower pooch you are cute." And we have a moment. And if the hips are really popping I say, "I love you too hips."'

The Nebraska-born, Brooklyn-based brunette continued: 'I think that my career has been a huge testament to how the industry is changing right before our eyes. I don’t think that a girl my size, as a model, would ever have been on the cover of Vogue and I’m still so shocked at that.'

Later on Saturday, Ashley posted an Instagram story featuring her husband of nearly seven years, Justin Ervin, whom she met at church in 2009.

White-clad couple: Later on Saturday, Ashley posted an Instagram story featuring her husband of nearly seven years, Justin Ervin, whom she met at church in 2009

'We are going to totally have kids!' The Chopped Junior guest judge revealed to ET last year that she never 'goes longer than two weeks without seeing' the LA-based cinematographer

The Chopped Junior guest judge revealed to ET last year that she never 'goes longer than two weeks without seeing' the LA-based cinematographer.

'We are going to totally have kids. We are probably going to do it in the next few years. Just another part of my brand building,' the Miss Universe co-host vowed.

Graham shot the new campaign for her collection with plus-size retailer Swimsuits For All (ranging sizes 6-22 and retailing below $150) at Yamashiro Hollywood on Thursday.

Poolside: Graham shot the new campaign for her collection with plus-size retailer Swimsuits For All (ranging sizes 6-22 and retailing below $150) at Yamashiro Hollywood on Thursday

Hitting shelves on May 9! The Toothbrush video vixen finished recording the audiobook version of her 224-page tome A New Model for Dey Street Books on March 10

On March 10, the Toothbrush video vixen finished recording the audiobook version of her 224-page tome A New Model for Dey Street Books, which officially hits shelves on May 9.

VH1 has yet to announce whether Ashley will continue judging cycle 24 of America's Next Top Model alongside stylist Law Roach and Paper Magazine CCO Drew Elliott.

Executive producer Tyra Banks announced March 16 that she would be making her triumphant return as host next season, replacing British belter Rita Ora.

Back for more? VH1 has yet to announce whether Ashley will continue judging cycle 24 of America's Next Top Model alongside stylist Law Roach and Paper Magazine CCO Drew Elliott

'Mama's back!' Executive producer Tyra Banks announced March 16 that she would be making her triumphant return as host next season, replacing British belter Rita Ora