As a model and actress, Katherine Elizabeth Upton, otherwise known as Kate Upton, has proven to be good at everything she puts her mind into. Born on 10th June 1992, she first stormed the modeling world after she appeared in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011 edition. Since then, she has made appearances in not only magazine covers but also several movies.
This has seen her amass wealth valued at $20 Million over the years, at a young age of 28. This, for a lass who started modeling at a tender age of 15.
Wait, how?
That's what you'll learn here. We'll look at her life, her career, and see what drove this lady into a $20 million valuation. So lean back, and read on.
15 She Is A Swimsuit Model
Kate Upton's career started off as a swimsuit model. She did a shoot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2011 that saw her sneak into the modeling limelight. After a successful launch, and of course a request for more from her new fans, Kate got the cover for 2012, 2013, and 2017 issues of the magazine.
14 She Modeled For Dooney & Bourke And Garage
Doing that shoot for Sports Illustrated was her best career move. But before that, Kate was a clothing model for Dooney & Bourke and Garage. This was after she had moved to New York City to try and build her modeling career, something that saw her sign with IMG.
13 She Was The Face Of Guess
Getting a deal with Guess was the catalyst to Kate Upton's explosive career. Before her 2011 career take off, and after doing a few shoots for Dooney & Bourke and Garage, Kate landed a gig to be the face of Guess. However, Time reports that the relationship between the two ended bitterly, with Kate reporting repeated sexual abuse by the Founder, Paul Marciano.
12 She Appeared In An Episode Of “Tosh. O”
While 2011 marked her full-blown entrance into the modeling world, the same year also featured her first cameo on a Television series. In the summer of 2011, Kate Upton made a guest appearance in the show Tosh.O.
11 She Starred In Tower Heist
After the 2011 summer TV series cameo, Kate Upton debuted her acting career in November 2011. This was in the film Tower Heist. IMDb reports that Kate played the role of a mistress to a wealthy character called Mr. Hightower.
10 She Was A Cover Model For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Not once, but thrice. Kate's appearance in the body paint section of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue saw her gain tremendous popularity, that the magazine's editors had to put her on the cover thrice. Add on top of this, Kate was already a YouTube sensation thanks to her Cat Daddy dance.
9 She Has Graced Vogue Magazine As A Cover Model
It took her a while, but she finally made it to the top tier. Despite critics labeling her transition from swimsuits to couture as ambitious, Kate Upton managed to land at Vogue's cover in the 2013 issue. Daily Mail reports that in that 2013 June issue, she was heralded as the "Hottest supermodel on Earth".
8 She Was Named Model Of The Year At The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Soon after the flattery Vogue unleashed, Mercedes Benz was next in line. During the 2013 Mercedes Benz fashion week, Capital Gazette reports that Kate Upton was named Model of The Year and was slated to pick her prize at the grand opening. The event was hosted by celebrated fashion designer Nicole Richie.
7 Her Great Grandfather Was The Co-Founder Of Whirlpool Corporation
Seems like money does run in Upton's blood. Frederick Upton, Kate Upton's great grandfather, was the co-founder of Whirlpool Corporation. The Richest reports that the company specialized in appliance manufacturing and marketing. One of her uncles is a member of congress too.
6 She Is Married To Professional Baseball Player Justin Verlander
Sorry lads, this model is taken. Kate tied the knot to Justin Verlander on November 4th, 2017. The Sun reports that Justin is a professional baseball player. He plays for the Houston Astros and is one of the all-time highest-paid players in the Major League. He's currently valued at $95 million.
5 She Was The 2013 Vanity Fair Cover Model For Their 10oth Anniversary
2013 was a special year for Kate Upton. Not only did she appear in the Sports Illustrated and Vogue covers, but she also graced the Vanity Fair one too, this time for their 100th Anniversary. The September 3rd, 2013 issue, according to Vanity Fair, featured Kate Upton blowing a celebratory candle to congratulate the magazine on the great milestone.
4 She Has Appeared In More Than Five Editorial Magazines
Kate's portfolio is nothing short of amazing. The talented model has appeared in more than five editorial magazines, doing covers for big editions such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Sports Illustrated. She also appeared in the 2019 Health Magazine cover, among others.
3 She Has Been A Campaign Advertiser For Companies Like Victoria's Secret
With such a huge modeling portfolio, it is likely that other companies will rush to you for marketing endorsements. And that has been the lifestyle of Kate Upton. Daily Mail reports that Kate has done marketing campaigns for huge companies like Mercedes Benz and Victoria's Secret. However, her relationship with the latter has been tainted after she accused them of highly sexualizing ad campaigns and ignoring the needs of other women.
2 She Was The Face Of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics In 2014
March 21st, 2014 marked yet another milestone in Kate's career. The young model was named the face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics, according to Vogue. The role saw her roll out a couple of Bobby Brown make up marketing campaigns.
1 She Earns Through Social Media
Despite the Vogue and Vanity Fair covers, Kate Upton's true earnings have been accrued from her social media escapades. The model's antics on YouTube are what made her go completely viral, with New York times reporting, in a 2012 issue, that she strutted her path to stardom through YouTube.
Sources: Vogue, IMDb, Time, Daily Mail, Vanity Fair