Kate Upton's 'Hottest' Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Photo Goes Viral

03/30/2025 08:55 AM

Kate Upton is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue icon for a reason.

The stunning Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue model has posed for the magazine several times - and landed the cover three separate times. Upton, who is married to MLB pitcher Justin Verlander, is one of the most popular models in the history of the iconic magazine - and for good reason.

Upton, who grew up in Michigan, has been a part of some of the coolest photoshoots in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue history. She's posed in the freezing cold and in zero gravity, while making stops all around the world. However, a photo some are calling her "hottest" ever is trending on social media.

Upton's "hottest" Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is going viral on social media.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue shared the sizzling photo earlier this year.

"When you think of SI Swimsuit, it's more likely than not that the name Kate Upton immediately comes to mind so when earlier this year she made her SI Swimsuit return not only as a brand legend but also a cover model for our 60th anniversary issue it immediately made for a momentous occasion," they wrote.

"While on set with SI Swimsuit earlier this year in Mexico, Kate opened up about everything from her personal and career growth over the years to motherhood."

The stunning Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue model has gone viral for several of her photoshoots in the past. However, her most recent photo - captured in her 30s - went super viral on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's Instagram account.

It's easy to see why. Upton, who is married to the future MLB Hall of Famer, looks stunning in a bright swimsuit while smiling for all to see.

Hopefully, we'll see more of Upton during the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue release.