Kate Upton Talks With GoBodyNow Kate Upton (born June 10, 1992) is an American model known for her appearance in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, for which she was named Rookie of the Year. Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan and raised in Florida. She has three siblings. Her uncle is Fred Upton, the US Representative for Michigan’s 6th congressional district. An avid horseback rider, she showed for the American Paint [...]