Kate Upton is a model and actress born on June 10, 1992, in St. Joseph, Michigan, USA. Katherine Elizabeth Upton is her given name. Her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue made her famous. It’s worth noting that Kate was named Rookie of the Year after making her debut in 2011.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Kate Upton |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Katherine Elizabeth Upton |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 30 years old |
| Birth Date: | 10 June 1992 |
| Birth Place: | St. Joseph, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 65 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Justin Verlander (m. 2017) |
| Children: | Yes (Genevieve) |
| Profession: | Model and Actress |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $24 million |
Kate Upton Biography
Kate Upton relocated to Melbourne, Florida, in 1999 and attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Her passion for horseback riding led her to compete at the national level with her horse, and she went on to win three APHA Reserve World Championships.
Height, weight, and age
Kate Upton, born on June 10, 1992, will be 30 years old in 2024. Her height is 1.78 meters, and her weight is 65 kilograms.
Career
Kate Upton began her modeling career in 2008, moving to New York City before signing a contract with Elite Model Management at a casting call in Miami. She has appeared in Complex and Esquire as ‘The Woman of the Summer’ and has modeled for Dooney & Bourke, Garage, and Beach Bunny Swimwear. Kate Upton made her film debut as Mr. Hightower’s mistress in ‘Tower Heist,’ which was released in November 2011.
Upton’s appearance on the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, published in February 2012, was criticized for having negative ramifications. She has also appeared in editorials in the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Brazil. She was named Bobbi Brown cosmetics’s ‘New Face’ in 2014. Her appearance with Cameron Diaz in the comedy ‘The Other Woman’ increased her fame and recognition, in addition to her appearances on magazine covers.
Kate Upton Achievements and Awards
Kate Upton was named ‘Model of the Year’ at the 2013 Style Awards. In 2014, she was named ‘People’s Sexiest Woman’ by People Magazine. Aside from these awards, her film, ‘The Other Woman,’ was nominated for Teen Choice Awards’ Choice Movie: Chemistry and MTV Music Awards’Best Shirtless Performance’ in 2013.
Kate Upton’s Net Worth In 2024
Kate Upton’s estimated net worth as of February 2024 is $24 million, which she earned through her modeling and acting careers. Aside from continuing her career in the entertainment industry, she began acting in movies. Then she appeared on several high-profile talk shows, which gained her more fame and recognition, leading her to work in more films with high-profile artists.
Remarkably, she was paid $1 million to appear in a Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad in 2013. In 2013, and 2014, she earned $5 million and $7 million, respectively. She is also said to be one of the highest-paid models in the world.
Kate Upton’s charm and ever-stunning look and makeover with a dashing attitude are one of the outstanding factors that have allowed her to reach such heights at such a young age. She was athletic and active as early as 13, when she appeared to be the most refined child, riding her horse and winning three competitions.
Kate Upton Husband, Marriage
Kate Upton began dating baseball player Justin Verlander in early 2014, and the couple married in 2016. They married in a medieval church in Tuscany, Italy, in November of 2017.
