Bold Kate Upton Journey of Confidence, and Triumph

Full Name: Katherine Elizabeth Upton

Date of Birth:  June 10, 1992

Kate Upton Age: 56 years old in 2025

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: St. Joseph, Michigan, USA

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: Actress and Model

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Chinese Zodiac: Monkey

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: White (Caucasian) 

Resident Of: Jupiter, Florida, also own a penthouse in New York City

Religion: Christian

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nickname:

• Kate
• The Ladies

Family

Father Name: Jeff Upton

Mother Name: Shelley Fawn Davis or Shelley Upton

Sister Names:
• Laura Upton
• Christie Williams

Brother: David Upton

Kate Upton Husband: Justin Verlander, married since 2017

Kate Upton Baby Name: Genevieve

Kate Upton Boyfriend: Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Pets: Her dog, Harley

Physical Traits

Kate Upton Height in Centimeters: 178 centimeters

Height in Feet: 5 feet 10 inches

Kate Upton Weight in Kilograms: 64 kilograms

Weight in Pounds: 141 pounds

Kate Upton Body Measurements: 39 – 28 – 36

Eye Color: Blue eyes

Hair Color: Blonde

Education Acting Training

• Early Education from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
• 2008: Attended a casting call, trained with Elite Model Management
• 2010: Studied posing techniques for high-fashion editorials

Hobbies and Interest

• Horseback riding is a passion that began in her equestrian youth
• Equestrian: She is a five-time world champion
• Avid video gamer, with a particular fondness for titles like Call of Duty
• Enthusiastic sports fan, supporting husband Justin Verlander’s games

Business Ventures

• Co-owner of Vosa Spirits 2023
• Investor in The Flex Co.
• Found Active Wellness Brand in 2021
• Designed the Beach Bunny Swimwear collection
• 2014: Starred in $40 million Game of War campaign
• 2020: Launched Strong4Me, an at-home workout program

Kate Upton Movies

• Sweet Dreams 2014
• Layover 2017
• The Other Women 2014
• The Three Stooges 2012
• Tower Heist 2011

Modeling Agencies

• 2008: Signed with Elite Model Management in Miami
• 2009: Joined IMG Models in New York City
• 2014-Present: Represented by The Lions Talent Management

Notable Campaigns, Runways, or Covers

• 2010: Face of Guess, launching her into fashion stardom
• 2011: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, named Rookie of the Year
• 2012-2013: Covered the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue consecutively
• 2014: Featured on Vogue UK and US covers
• 2017: Graced three Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers
• 2018: Walked runways for Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors
• 2024: Starred in Chanel and Versace luxury campaigns

Acting and Music Crossovers

• 2011: Debuted in Tower Heist with a cameo role
• 2012: Played Sister Bernice in The Three Stooges comedy
• 2014: Starred as Amber in The Other Woman film
• 2014: Featured in Lady Antebellum’s “Bartender” music video
• 2017: Co-starred in The Layover with Alexandra Daddario
• 2017: Appeared in The Disaster Artist with James Franco
• 2024: Hosted Hulu’s fashion reality show Dress My Tour

Major Awards and Recognitions

• 2011: Kate Upton Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year award
• 2013: Named Model of the Year at Style Awards
• 2014: People magazine’s Sexiest Woman title recipient
• 2020: Global Citizen recognition for COVID-19 philanthropy efforts

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supports the American Heart Association for heart health awareness
• Raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• She supports the Bright Pink organization
• She and Justin Verlander donated his MLB paychecks

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Won five American Paint Horse Association championships
• Suffered temporary hypothermia during the 2013 Antarctica shoot
• Great-granddaughter of Whirlpool Co.-founder Frederick Upton
• She played a nun in the movie The Three Stooges
• Aspired to be a pop star like Britney Spears

Controversies

• 2014: Faced backlash over leaked nude photos online
• 2013: Criticized by pro-thinness bloggers for her curves
• 2011: Dealt with inappropriate comments during photo shoots

Kate Upton Net Worth

• $20 Million Dollars