Ashley Graham takes a tumble as she joins Margot Robbie and Riz Ahmed at TIME 100 gala

Graham was joined by a host of honourees at the star studded bash in New York City
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Emma Powell26 April 2017
The Weekender

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Ashley Graham made an unexpectedly bold entrance at the star studded TIME 100 gala.

Graham, 29, nearly took a tumble as she made her way onto the red carpet after appearing to trip on her own dress.

Graham was left open mouthed in shock as one of her high heels caught the back of her clothing and caused her to stumble forward.

Clearly unfazed by the mishap, she laughed it off before putting on an affectionate display with her husband Justin Ervin.

Going, going: Ashley Graham styles out her tumble
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Graham – who has been praised for advocating body confidence – landed a top spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List.

Tyra Banks said she was “beyond proud” of Graham, in an essay penned ahead of Tuesday night’s glamorous event.

“I am beyond proud, in admiration and in awe of your power and influence over so many people's self-worth,” she wrote.

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“It is time for everyone to bow down to the fashion industry's – no, make that beauty's – new queen.”

British talent Riz Ahmed – who was one of five cover stars for the magazine’s annual influential issue – was in attendance and looked dapper in a brown suit which he teamed with a black shirt and tie.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda paid tribute to the Rogue One actor, who he praised for “quietly pursuing every passion and opportunity” as an actor, rapper and activist.

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“To know him is to be inspired, engaged and ready to create alongside him,” he wrote. “The year 2016 was when all the seeds he planted bore glorious fruit, and here's the best part: he's just getting started.”

Ahmed was joined at the event, held at the Lincoln Centre in New York City, by Trevor Noah, who made sure to grab a selfie with the actor.

Fellow honourees in attendance included Viola Davis, Sarah Paulson, Leslie Jones and Margot Robbie, who dazzled in a white floor length gown.

Blake Lively was all smiles as she worked the red carpet with her husband Ryan Reynolds, while John Legend flew solo without his wife Chrissy Teigen.

The night saw performances by Legend and Demi Lovato, with powerful speeches by Davis and Ava DuVernay

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