Personal Details :
- Full Name: Katherine Elizabeth Upton
- Date of Birth: June 10, 1992
- Place of Birth: St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
- Nationality: American
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue/Green
- Parents: Shelley (née Davis) and Jeff Upton
- Uncle: Former U.S. Representative Fred Upton
- Early Life: Moved to Melbourne, FL in 1999; competitive equestrian with national-level titles :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Education: Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, homeschooled during modeling
- Languages: English (fluent)
- Occupation: Model & Actress
- Agencies: Elite Model Management (signed 2008), IMG Models (NY)
Social Media Presence :
Career Overview :
Modeling Career:
- Began her modeling career in 2008 after signing with Elite Model Management in Miami.
- Later moved to New York and signed with IMG Models.
- Rose to fame after her viral dance video doing the “Dougie” at a Los Angeles Clippers game in 2011.
- Featured on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover in 2012, 2013, and 2017.
- Worked with major brands such as Guess, Victoria’s Secret, Express, Bobbi Brown, and Beach Bunny Swimwear.
- Appeared in fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Esquire.
Acting Career:
- 2011 – Debuted in the film “Tower Heist” as Mr. Hightower’s mistress.
- 2012 – Appeared in “The Three Stooges” as Sister Bernice.
- 2014 – Starred in romantic comedy “The Other Woman” alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann.
- 2017 – Appeared in “The Layover”, a road trip comedy film directed by William H. Macy.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Marriage: Kate Upton married Major League Baseball pitcher Justin Verlander on November 4, 2017, in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. The wedding took place just days after Verlander’s team, the Houston Astros, won the 2017 World Series.
- Children: The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Genevieve, in November 2018.
- Religion: Kate Upton is a devout Christian and has spoken openly about her faith. She has a small cross tattooed on her finger and has said it reminds her of what she believes in.
- Hobbies: Kate has a lifelong passion for horseback riding. She was a competitive equestrian in her youth and won several championships. She continues to enjoy riding in her free time.
- Animals: Kate is an avid animal lover and advocate. She owns multiple dogs and supports pet rescue organizations. She often shares pictures of her pets on social media and encourages adoption.
- Fitness & Health: She follows a strict but balanced fitness routine. Kate has been a vocal supporter of body positivity and healthy self-image, challenging traditional beauty standards in the modeling industry.
- Philanthropy: Alongside her husband, Kate supports numerous charitable causes, including military veterans, animal shelters, and children’s hospitals. She’s actively involved with the Wins for Warriors Foundation founded by Verlander.
- Lifestyle: Kate and Justin split time between their homes in Florida and other private residences, balancing careers with parenting and personal passions.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth: $20–30 million (as of early 2025)
- Multiple sources—including *Celebrity Net Worth*, *Times of India*, and *WealthyPeeps*—consistently value her fortune in this range.
- Annual Earnings: Historically earned $3.5–7 million per year during peak modeling and endorsement periods .
- Income Sources: High-profile modeling contracts (*Sports Illustrated*, *Vogue*, Guess), brand endorsements (Bobbi Brown, Victoria’s Secret), acting roles, and investments in real estate and the stock market .
- Major Assets:
- Past ownership of a Beverly Hills estate (purchased $5.25 M, sold $11 M)
- Properties in Jupiter, Florida, and a penthouse in New York City
- Valuable car collection and stock portfolio valued in the millions
Awards & Achievements :
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of the Year – 2011
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Model – 2012, 2013, 2017
- Model of the Year – Style Awards (2013)
- People Magazine – Listed among “100 Most Beautiful People” multiple years
- Maxim Hot 100 – Ranked consistently in the top tiers (Top 10 in 2013)
- AskMen – Voted one of the “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” (multiple years)
- GQ’s Woman of the Year – Featured in 2012 and 2013 international editions
- Vanity Fair 100th Anniversary Cover – Graced the milestone issue in 2013
- Model of the Year (Readers’ Choice) – Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards
Fun Facts :
- Kate Upton is the great-granddaughter of Frederick Upton, co-founder of the Whirlpool Corporation.
- Before modeling, she was a competitive equestrian and won five championships with her horse “Roanie.”
- Her viral fame began with a dance video of her doing the “Dougie” at a basketball game in 2011 — it skyrocketed her into the public eye overnight.
- Kate made the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover just one year after her modeling debut — a rare accomplishment.
- She was named the face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 2014, becoming the brand’s first celebrity ambassador.
- Upton starred in a commercial for the mobile video game “Game of War: Fire Age,” playing a warrior goddess.
- Despite her glamorous career, she’s known for her down-to-earth personality and sense of humor in interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
- She has a small cross tattooed on the inside of her finger, symbolizing her Christian faith.