Kate Upton: Towering Beauty at 5ft 10 Inches Redefines Model Standards

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Katherine Elizabeth Upton is believed to be around 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), which makes her much taller than the average American woman.

In the US system, her shoe size is 9.5. In the UK, it would be approximately 7. It would be around 40-41 in Europe, and in Japan, it would translate to about 25.5.

Kate Upton displays her sexy feet and toes in Tibi Bee mulesKate Upton displays her sexy feet and toes in Tibi Bee mules at Heathrow Airport on April 28, 2015 (Credit: Beretta / Sims / Startraksphoto)

Success in Modeling and Beyond

She has been open about her early career challenges, including criticism for being “too curvy” after rising to fame with a Sports Illustrated cover in 2011. Despite facing backlash, Upton noted the industry’s positive change towards body diversity and credited her resilience for overcoming initial negativity to rebuild her confidence and success.

“I wish I had smaller boobs every day of my life as I love to wear spaghetti tops braless or go for the smallest bikini designs,” she told The Sun about her famous breasts.

“Every single day, I’m like, ‘Oh, man, it would be so much easier,’ especially if people didn’t constantly bring them up,” she added about her universally admired boobs.

She was born on June 10, 1992, in St. Joseph, Michigan, and is best known for modeling with Sports Illustrated and gracing the cover of the magazine’s swimsuit issue in 2012 and 2013.

Model Kate Upton flaunts her legs at the Vogue + Canada Goose + Polar Bear International screening and panelModel Kate Upton flaunts her legs at the Vogue + Canada Goose + Polar Bear International screening and panel at Smogshoppe on February 12, 2020, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

While most successful as a model, she has also appeared in the films Tower Heist (2011), The Other Woman (2014), and The Layover (2017).

Personal Life: Relationship With Justin Verlander

Kate Upton is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.

In early 2014, she started dating Justin Brooks Verlander, an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. He is known for his staggering 6’5” height and a net worth of over $150 million.

Kate Upton's sexy feet are a shoe size 9.5 (US)Kate Upton’s sexy feet are a shoe size 9.5 (US) (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

They were engaged in 2016 and married in Tuscany, Italy, in November 2017. They have a daughter, Genevieve Upton Verlander, who was born on November 7, 2018.

Kate Upton, Justin Verlander, and Pooch Harley’s Stylish Holiday Departure from LAX

In late December 2015, Kate Upton, her Boxer pooch Harley, and her baseball player boyfriend Justin Verlander made their way through LAX to catch a departing flight for the holidays.

Kate Upton wears her hair down as she catches a flight at Los Angeles International AirportKate Upton wears her hair down as she catches a flight at Los Angeles International Airport on December 23, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

The then-23-year-old model and actress sashayed through the terminal in an edgy black number, while her beau was clad in a white long-sleeved top, jeans, and leather shoes.

Kate Upton, boyfriend Justin Verlander, and Harley the Boxer stroll through LAX togetherKate Upton, her boyfriend, Justin Verlander, and Harley the Boxer stroll through LAX together (Credit: WENN)

Although Kate tried to cover her flesh, she still managed to look hot and show off her enviable curves in the layered ensemble. She wore a low-cut black top with a hint of cleavage, fitted black pants, a leather biker jacket, and a gray scarf.

Kate Upton wears a leather jacket and a gray scarf as she catches a flight at LAX with her boyfriend Justin Verlander and their dogKate Upton wears a leather jacket and a gray scarf as she catches a flight at LAX with her boyfriend, Justin Verlander, and their dog (Credit: WENN)

The “The Other Woman” star traveled light, carrying only a Lululemon travel bag and a small Bottega Veneta messenger bag across her body.

Kate Upton wears sunglasses and a gray scarf as she strolls through LAXKate Upton wears sunglasses and a gray scarf as she strolls through LAX (Credit: WENN)

She glammed up her look by wearing her blonde locks in loose waves and finished her face off with strawberry red lipstick.

Kate Upton carries a Lululemon travel bag through the Los Angeles airportKate Upton carries a Lululemon travel bag through the Los Angeles airport (Credit: WENN)

Kate accentuated her legs further with the flattering Sam Edelman “Elina” boots.

Kate Upton's feet in Sam Edelman Elina bootsKate Upton’s feet in Sam Edelman Elina boots (Credit: WENN)

These leg-lengthening over-the-knee boots are constructed from luxurious gray suede material and feature partial side zip fastenings, round toes, and two-inch block heels.

Kate Upton rocks Sam Edelman thigh-high bootsKate Upton rocks Sam Edelman thigh-high boots (Credit: WENN)

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