Kate Upton In Plunging Bikini Sparks 'Fat Chick' Complaint
By Evie Scott on November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Kate Upton stunned fans with her swimsuit curves this summer, when a June post on X reminded everyone of her Sports Illustrated Swim body. The model, 32, was in throwback mode as fans celebrated her good looks, but one hater seemed to think that the magazine isn't what it used to be. Flaunting her cleavage and killer hips in a pink swimsuit that just about covered her, Kate wowed from a beach, going all-American babe as she nearly popped out of her top. The blonde, who was largely complimented, managed to raise an eyebrow, though, with one user complaining that today's SI Swim welcomes "fat chicks."
Kate Upton Stuns In Pink Bikini On The Beach
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Scroll for the photo. Kate, who was initially advised to avoid modeling on account of being too curvy, looked like a total bombshell as she posed near thin tree branches.
Enjoying another ocean shoot, the stunner modeled a blush pink swimsuit with a devilish neckline, also going pretty cutout as she flashed both her cleavage and sideboob.
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Lifting her arms up to accentuate her curves up top, Kate teased her toned tummy, modeling a spaghetti-strap number with rope-like accents and chest cut-outs. The mom of one also drew the eye to her waist thanks to a horizontal stomach band, braving a V-shaped neckline snaking its way past her navel.
Showing off her trademark blonde locks, Kate opted for messy-waved beach hair, adding dark eyeliner to bring out her light blue eyes. The wife to Justin Verlander also sported plenty of matte makeup, flaunting her plump pout and chiseled jawline.
Since When Is 'Sports Illustrated' Just 'Fat Chicks?'
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Fans rushed to comment. Sending Kate Upton love, one said: "Beautiful and good picture." Many others wished the star a happy birthday, given that the post was used to celebrate her birthday. Not directing their complaint toward Kate, but rather at SI Swim, a further user replied: "I wish this was still SI. But no, we get fat chicks" these days.
SI Swim has gotten more size-inclusive in recent years, but fans would likely argue that none of its recent celebrity faces (including mogul Kim Kardashian and gymnast Olivia Dunne) are overweight.
2024 Curves For 'SI Swim Cover
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Kate Upton was all over the news last May as she made a triumphant return to SI Swim.
Posting her Cover on Instagram as she helped the magazine celebrate its 60th anniversary, she wrote: "I’m so honored to be on the cover for @si_swimsuit’s 60th anniversary. SI has been a huge part of my career so it felt really special to be back with @yutsai88 and @mj_day, alongside the other amazing women included on the cover."
For her shoot, she modeled this pink-and-white bikini, flaunting her killer abs and stunning curves while raking in over 80,000 fan likes.