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She said that racism also impacted her entrance into the fashion industry.

\"I experienced more everyday casual racism once I entered the modeling world,\" she continued. \"When they needed someone racially ambiguous—that’s what they called it—that was always going to be me...\"

As she's grown, the model says her idea of beauty has evolved, and she now sees the concept as \"being able to see how powerful your body is.\"

\"It's really, really nice to be able to come to an age where I can appreciate every little scar and see my body as something that's done incredible, miraculous things,\" she said. \"The difference is these two beautiful, wonderful babies, and these scars are the things I’ve been through and the journeys I’ve healed from. When I look in the mirror, I’m so proud of who I’ve become.\"

In the issue, Teigen also discusses Thai traditions and the heartbreaking tragedy she and her husband, John Legend, faced when they lost their son, Jack, at 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The \"Cravings\" cookbook author graces the cover of the issue with her children, 4-year-old daughter Luna and 2-year-old son Miles.

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\"The Beautiful Issue\" also features other celebrities including Zendaya, Lily Colins and Jennifer Lopez. The special double issue hits newsstand on Friday, April 2.

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