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In 2011, Kate Upton made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut and it paved the way for a memorable run for the iconic model from Michigan.
After earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2011, Upton landed on the cover of the 2012 and 2013 magazines.
Just recently, the wife of Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander posted a behind-the-scenes look at a “Throwback Thursday” post she did for Yamamay.
“BTS content is always a vibe,” she said in the post.
Upton appeared in the 2014, 2017, and 2018 issues.
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit honored Upton in 2017 with a montage of her best moments.