Kate Upton is one of the world’s most iconic models and actresses, appearing on magazine covers like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue and Vanity Fair while making movie appearances such as The Other Woman, Layover and Tower Heist. Additionally she’s an accomplished mother, wife and animal advocate – here are some details you may not know about her life and career that may surprise you
Early Life and Education
- Kate Upton was born Katherine Elizabeth Upton and lives in Michigan.
- Shelley Davis Upton is a former Texas state tennis champion who married Jeff Upton, an athletics director for her high school athletic program in Texas. Her uncle Fred Upton served in Michigan’s congressional representation.
- Frederick Upton was one of the co-founders of Whirlpool Corporation – one of the leading appliance makers and retailers based out of Wisconsin.
- She relocated with her family to Melbourne, Florida in 19991 and attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy before graduating in 2008.
Modeling Career
- Kate Upton began modeling at 15 when she attended a casting call in Miami for Elite Model Management and was signed that same day.
- She later relocated to New York City and signed with IMG Models in 2010.
- She started modeling for clothing brands such as Garage and Dooney & Bourke.
- She first gained attention after appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2011’s Body Paint Section and being recognized as Rookie of the Year.
- She later graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2012, 2013, and 2017.
- She appeared on Vanity Fair’s 100th-anniversary issue in 2013, wearing just a bikini bottom and Marilyn Monroe-esque wig.
- She has appeared as a model for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan and GQ magazines as well as Esquire among many others.
- She has collaborated with brands such as Beach Bunny Swimwear, Victoria’s Secret, Express, Sam Edelman- David Yurman- Bobbi Brown Cosmetics among many more.
- She is recognized for her curvaceous figure, blonde locks, blue-green eyes, and warm disposition.
Acting Career
- Kate Upton made her acting debut in 2011’s comedy movie Tower Heist as Ms. Hightower.12
- She made an appearance as Sister Bernice in The Three Stooges movie released in 2012, along with two others.
- She made her big screen debut in 2014 in Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann’s romantic comedy, The Other Woman.
- Three women band together to take revenge against their cheating boyfriend/husband.
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