Kate Upton (born June 10, 1992 in St. Joseph, Michigan as Katherine Elizabeth Upton ) is an American model known for her "Rookie of the Year" appearance in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Although Kate was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, she was raised in Melbourne, Florida. She has three siblings. Her uncle Fred Upton is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 6th congressional district.
A longtime horseback rider, Upton showed horses for the American Paint Horse Association and competed nationally at a young age with her horse, "Roanie Pony." With Roanie Pony, Upton won five national championships, and went on to achieve additional horse-showing honors with another horse, Zipped.
Kate Upton was featured in an art paint section and eventually named “Rookie of the Year” for the issue.
Kate Upton has since modeled for Beach Bunny Swimwear (The leader in women’s designer swimwear with innovative luxury fabrics and pretty styles.) and Victoria’s Secret (An American retailer of women’s fashion and beauty products.). On April 2011, an internet video of her doing “The Dougie” at a Los Angeles Clippers (A professional basketball team based in Los Angeles (LA), California (CA), United State of America (USA).) game went viral and has served to increase her popularity.
