The internet has been buzzing over the newly released music video for "Toothbrush" by DNCE, the band led by former Jonas Brother, Joe Jonas. The band, which was officially formed less than a year ago, didn't waste any time in making headlines.
After their first single, "Cake By The Ocean," debuted in the Top Ten in Billboard's Hot 100, it became clear that DNCE isn't going anywhere.
Now, however, "Toothbrush" is making headlines. Not for the lyrics or the music, but for the music video.
What makes this video so unique?
Jonas' love interest is the plus-sized Ashley Graham. Throughout the video, intimate scenes between the two are shown while flashing back to Jonas and his band performing the song.
In a world so consumed by appearance, people are raving about how bold it was of the band to opt for a size 16 model to star in their video.
Ashley Graham was the talk of the town earlier this year when she was featured on the cover of "Sports Illustrated," along with Ronda Rousey and Hailey Clauson.
Despite how long she has been in the industry, headlines about her are becoming even more prominent as she continues to break barriers.
The video shows multiple "typical" romantic encounters such as pillow fights and a steamy make out session in the stairwell of a club.
There's no denying that female love interests have often been tall and skinny. When Joe Jonas talked to "Glamour" magazine, he admitted that he only really considered one girl for the part: Ashley Graham.
The group has been receiving praise since the video's release on May 18 for their boldness in casting a plus-sized model for the part. Ashley Graham has even replied to the hype saying, "I had no idea the buzz it was really going to bring, and I applaud DNCE for making that statement that love comes in all shapes and sizes, and I think it's really important to talk about. It's important to showcase what a real relationship might look like on camera."
Graham also had no idea she would be the leading lady in the video. According to her, she asked the director the night before about how many other girls would be there and she was shocked to learn she was the only one.
As DNCE's popularity only continues to increase, it's clear they aren't afraid to push boundaries and try new things. In a world where the media cares far too much about appearance, it's a refreshing change to see such a huge step in the right direction.
To watch the video and see what all the buzz is about, click here!
DNCE will be hitting the road with Selena Gomez this summer! For tickets and more information, click here.
