Kate Upton In Stringy Swimsuit Warned 'Wearing A Bikini Is Not A Sport'

Kate Upton dropped jaws with her swimsuit curves this summer, when an Instagram fan account reposted a sizzling throwback of her. The 33-year-old, who is best known for her bombshell SI Swim shoots, lay back against natural stone while going matchy-matchy in a crochet bikini, looking drop-dead gorgeous in a teeny top as she flashed her famous curves. Kate, who made 2024 headlines for returning to the magazine, wasn't explicitly stated as posing for Sports Illustrated in this snap, but her reputation with the magazine nonetheless manifested in the comments. While most sent Kate love, one user shamed her, saying that modeling swimwear "is not a sport."

Scroll for the photo. The close-up snap, which focused on Kate's upper body and face, reminded everyone of her curves, but likewise of her doll-like features as she lay with her arms outstretched while sending out desert heat vibes.

Gazing at the camera while showcasing her cleavage in a plunging, cream-colored bikini top in woven crochet fabrics, the wife to Justin Verlander dazzled fans while teasing her abs, rocking a stringy bust tie, plus super-thin straps.

Showing off her light eyes and full pout, Kate wore matte makeup to accentuate her features, rocking a slight contour with a bronzer finish, plus a defined brow and rosy lip. Parting her lips a little, the Vosa Spirits partner opted out of provocation, but she was 100% bringing the heat!

"Wow, you are beautiful," one fan replied. "Crazy look," another wrote with loving heart emoji. Then again, one user only seemed interested in shaming Kate Upton as they bluntly said: "Wearing a bikini is not a sport." Kate made her SI Swim debut back in 2011 and has since become a major icon thanks to the magazine.

The above photo did come via SI Swim as Kate Upton flaunted her jaw-dropping physique from a gorgeous beach. Nearly busting out of her tight metallic bikini, the stunner stripped down to a teeny swimsuit for another glam shoot, showcasing her fit abs and shapely waistline while soaking up the sun.

Kate has opened up on the less obvious aspects of being a swimsuit icon, though. “When I first started, I was really confident in who I was,” she toldSI Swim.

Continuing, the bikini bombshell added: “And I really do believe I’ve stood in my beliefs. And then, with all of this attention and fame, it felt like people were claiming my body as theirs, or putting these expectations on me for what they wanted me to be. It was a really confusing time. And I lost that drive. Why was I working out? Why was I eating healthy?”