Katherine Elizabeth Upton, known as Kate Upton, is an American model and actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born on June 10, 1992, Kate Upton first gained recognition when she appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. She was the cover model for the 2012, 2013, and 2017 issues.

Kate Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Shelley, a former Texas state tennis champion, and Jeff Upton, a high school athletics director. Her uncle is former U.S. Representative Fred Upton.

In 1999, she moved with her family to Melbourne, Florida, where she was a student at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. As a young equestrian, she showed at the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and competed at a national level.

Her career took off when she attended a casting call in Miami for Elite Model Management in 2008 and was signed the same day. She eventually moved to New York City, where she then signed with IMG Models. Upton first modeled clothing for Garage and Dooney & Bourke.

She was the 2010–11 face of Guess. In 2011, Kate Upton appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was featured in the body paint section and named Rookie of the Year for the issue.

She has since modeled for Beach Bunny Swimwear, and has appeared in Complex and Esquire as "The Woman of the Summer". Kate Upton has also appeared in the films Tower Heist (2011), The Other Woman (2014), and The Layover (2017).

Kate Upton is known for her vivacious personality and incredible physique. She has been the face for Sam Edelman, Accessorize, Guess Lingerie, Guess Jeans, Guess Accessories, Liverpool, Dylan George, and Dooney & Burke.

She has also worked with Gillette, Skullcandy Headphones, and Beach Bunny Swimwear, even designing a Beach Bunny Swimwear collection herself. Kate is also a co-owner of ready-to-drink beverage company Vosa Spirits.

She is married to professional baseball player Justin Verlander. They met in 2012 while working on a commercial for the Major League Baseball 2K12 video game. After a few years of dating, Verlander proposed to Kate in 2016 and the couple tied the knot on Nov. 4, 2017. They have a daughter named Genevieve.

Her filmography includes a variety of roles in films such as 'Tower Heist' (2011), 'The Other Woman' (2014), 'The Layover' (2017), 'Adult Interference' (2017), and 'Sweet Dreams' (2024).

Her talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades. In September 2013, Upton was named Model of the Year at the 10th annual Style Awards at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

She has also been nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance for 'The Other Woman' and the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry.