Kate Upton Net Worth - Pulptastic

March 15, 2024

What is Kate Upton’s net worth and salary?

Kate Upton, the American swimsuit model and actress, has a net worth of $20 million dollars.

Despite rumors that she is in line to inherit billions from the Whirlpool family trust, the truth is that her great-grandfather, Frederick Upton, who co-founded the Whirlpool Corporation, donated the majority of his money to various charities upon his death.

Additionally, Upton is married to professional baseball player Justin Verlander, who has earned over $260 million in salary alone during his career and is projected to earn between $350-400 million in salary and endorsements by the time he retires.

Kate Upton’s Athletic Background

Katherine Elizabeth Upton was born on June 10, 1992 to athletic parents, Shelley and Jeff. Her mother was a state tennis champion from Texas and her father is a high school athletic director. The family moved to Melbourne, Florida in 1999 where Kate attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Kate Upton was a competitive horseback rider and won multiple championships at the national level, including five American Paint Horse Under-13 Championships and one 14-18 Championship.

Kate Upton’s Modeling and Acting Career

In 2008, Upton was signed by Elite Model Management in Miami and later moved to New York City to sign with IMG Models. She modeled for brands such as Dooney & Bourke and Garage before becoming the face of Guess in 2010-2011. Upton gained further fame after appearing in the body paint section of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and being named Rookie of the Year for the issue.

Upton’s popularity grew even more in 2011 after videos of her doing the “Dougie” and Cat Daddy dance went viral. She also made her acting debut in the film “Tower Heist” that same year. In 2012, Upton graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was ranked fifth sexiest model by Models.com and on Maxim’s Hot 100 list.

The following year, Upton once again appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which was shot in Antarctica and caused her to experience hearing and vision problems. She also appeared on the covers of Vogue Italia and Vogue UK in 2012 and 2013, respectively, as well as being named Model of the Year at the 10th annual Style Awards in 2013.

Upton has also appeared in various editorials for magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ, and has acted in films such as “The Other Woman” and “The Layover.” In 2014, she was named People’s Sexiest Woman and has been nominated for various awards for her acting performances.

Kate Upton’s Personal Life

Kate Upton started dating Detroit Tigers baseball player Justin Verlander in early 2014. They got engaged in 2016 and married in Tuscany, Italy in November 2017. They have a daughter born in November 2018 and a Boxer named Harley. Upton has a cross tattooed on the inside of one of her fingers and has stated that her belief in God is important to her.

In 2014, Upton’s nude photos were released in a hacking incident. In late 2019, Upton faced backlash from animal rights activists when hosting a fitness class in New York City due to her partnership with Canada Goose, a brand that uses coyote fur and goose feathers to make their coats. However, Upton announced her partnership with Canada Goose on World Kindness Day in November 2019 to support polar bear conservation and raise awareness for the cause.

Kate Upton’s Earnings

Kate Upton was listed as one of the highest-paid models in the world in 2014, earning $7 million. However, in 2015, her earnings dropped to $3.5 million.

Upton and Verlander’s Real Estate Holdings

In 2016, Upton and Verlander purchased a Beverly Hills estate for $5.25 million. The 5,706 square foot home was previously owned by tennis legend Pete Sampras, musician Kenny G, actress Kate Jackson, producer Jon Peters, and TV producer-director William Asher. The property boasts a pool and spa, a tennis court, multiple outdoor lounge areas, a maid’s room, and a bonus room with its own entrance. In October 2022, they sold the mansion to Timothée Chalamet for $11 million.

In August 2021, Upton and Verlander acquired a home in Jupiter, Florida, for $6.5 million. They also own a large plot of undeveloped land in the same town, where they plan to build a home from scratch.