With her big personality and va-va-voom figure, Kate Upton has quickly become the antidote for faceless, stick-thin models. Coming from Carl’s Jr. land, she’s successfully managed to move into the high-fashion world, booking spreads in Vogue, Harper’s Baazar, and Muse — while still owning her undeniable sex appeal. Favoring colorful and body-hugging dresses on and off the red carpet, the model knew how to work her best angles from the very beginning. Click ahead to see the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl’s style evolution.
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May 7, 2016Where: At the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images
October 2, 2015Where: At Operation Smile's Smile Gala in Beverly Hills. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
May 5, 2014 Where: At the Costume Institute gala. What: Dolce & Gabbana dress Photo: 2014 Getty Images
April 24, 2014Where: At The Cinema Society & Bobbi Brown with InStyle screening of The Other Woman in New York City.
Photo: Monica Schipper...April 24, 2014Where: At The Cinema Society & Bobbi Brown with InStyle screening of The Other Woman in New York City.
Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images
April 21, 2014Where: At The Other Woman Los Angeles Premiere. Photo: Steve Granitz/2014 Steve Granitz
April 7, 2014Where: At the premiere of the film The Other Woman in Munich, Germany. Photo: Hannes Magerstaedt/2014 Getty Images
February 19, 2014Where: At the Sports Illustrated Hosts "Club SI" at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami in Miami Beach, Florida. P...February 19, 2014Where: At the Sports Illustrated Hosts "Club SI" at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami in Miami Beach, Florida. Photo: Gustavo Caballero/2014 Gustavo Caballero
October 24, 2013Where: On the set of Extra in Times Square in New York City.
What: Coat by Oscar de la Renta; shoes by Jimmy Choo. Photo: D D...October 24, 2013Where: On the set of Extra in Times Square in New York City.
What: Coat by Oscar de la Renta; shoes by Jimmy Choo. Photo: D Dipasupil/2013 D Dipasupil
October 22, 2013Where: At the 30th Annual Night Of Stars in New York City.
What: Dress by Azzedine Alaïa; clutch by Louis Vuitton. Photo...October 22, 2013Where: At the 30th Annual Night Of Stars in New York City.
What: Dress by Azzedine Alaïa; clutch by Louis Vuitton. Photo: NCP/Star Max/2013 Star Max
October 1, 2013Where: At the Mademoiselle C cocktail party in Paris, France. Photo: Julien M. Hekimian/2013 Getty Images
October 1, 2013Where: At the Chanel spring 2014 show in Paris, France. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2013 Getty Images
September 7, 2013 Where: At the U.S. Open in New York City. Photo: Brad Barket/2013 Getty Images
May 6, 2013Where: At the Costume Institute Gala.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2013 Getty Images
October 12, 2012Where: At the Casting By premiere after-party. Photo: Craig Barritt/2012 Getty Images
October 3, 2012Where: At the Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story Of 007 premiere after-party. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2012 Getty Images
September 11, 2012Where: At a charity event in New York City. Photo: Mike McGregor/2012 Getty Images
May 24, 2012Where: At amfAR's "Cinema against AIDS," during the Cannes Film Festival.
Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
May 23, 2012Where: At the On the Road premiere, during the Cannes Film Festival.
Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage
May 7, 2012Where: At the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
... May 7, 2012Where: At the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Photo: Randy Brooke/WireImage
April 28, 2012Where: At the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
April 27, 2012Where: At "Google & Hollywood Reporter Host an Evening Celebrating the White House Correspondents' Weekend."
Photo:...April 27, 2012Where: At "Google & Hollywood Reporter Host an Evening Celebrating the White House Correspondents' Weekend."
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
April 5, 2012Where: At the Garden of Dreams talent show in New York City. Photo: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images
March 28, 2012Where: At the the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game in New York City.
Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images
March 26, 2012Where: At the Jeffrey Fashion Cares fundraiser, in New York City.
Photo: Johns PkI /Splash News/Corbis
March 17, 2012Where: At JFK Airport, in New York City.
Photo: Splash News
March 1, 2012Where: At the Liverpool Fashion Fest after party, in Mexico City.
Photo: Victor Chavez/WireImage
March 1, 2012Where: At the Liverpool Fashion Fest press conference, in Mexico City.
Photo: Victor Chavez/WireImage
February 29, 2012Where: At Mexico City International Airport.
Photo: Victor Chavez/WireImage
February 26, 2012Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
February 23, 2012Where: In a commercial for Carl’s Jr.
Photo: Doria Anselmo/Carl’s Jr./Splash News
February 23, 2012Where: Shopping in West Hollywood, California.
Photo: Jason Webber / Splash News
February 16, 2012Where: At "Club SI Swimsuit," hosted by Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Jacob Adrzejczak/Getty Images
February 15, 2012Where: With Irina Shay at "SI Swimsuit on Location," hosted by Haze Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Michael L...February 15, 2012Where: With Irina Shay at "SI Swimsuit on Location," hosted by Haze Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
February 14, 2012Where: At the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue launch party, in New York City.
Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic
February 13, 2012Where: At the Late Show with David Letterman.
Photo: Ray Tamarra/FilmMagic
February 10, 2012Where: At the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game in New York City. Photo: James Devaney/WireImage
December 21, 2011Where: At the New Jersey Nets vs. New York Knicks game in New York City. Photo: James Devaney/WireImage
October 31, 2011Where: At Heidi Klum's Halloween party, at the PH-D Rooftop Lounge in New York City.
Photo: D Dipasupil/FilmMagic
October 27, 2011Where: At the New York Rangers home opener at Madison Square Garden.
Photo: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images
July 16, 2011Where: At the Caffe Swimwear runway show, during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Image...July 16, 2011Where: At the Caffe Swimwear runway show, during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
July 10, 2011Where: At the "Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game" at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Photo: ...July 10, 2011Where: At the "Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game" at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
June 23, 2011Where: At the Horrible Bosses screening in New York City. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
May 25, 2011Where: At the SoBe "Try Everything Challenge" in New York City. Photo: Taylor Hill/Film Magic
May 24, 2011Where: At the "MSG Summer Block Party" at Bar Basque in New York City.
Photo: James Devaney/WireImage
April 23, 2011Where: At The Bully Project, during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
March 30, 2011Where: At the "Victoria's Secret SWIM Collection Pink Carpet Event," in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jerod Harris/Ge...March 30, 2011Where: At the "Victoria's Secret SWIM Collection Pink Carpet Event," in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images
February 17, 2011Where: At "Club SI Swimsuit," at Vanity Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Jacob Adrzejczak/Getty Images
February 17, 2011Where: With Alyssa Miller and Christine Teigen at the "SI Swimsuit Fashion and Beauty Roundtable," in Las Vegas, Neva... February 17, 2011Where: With Alyssa Miller and Christine Teigen at the "SI Swimsuit Fashion and Beauty Roundtable," in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
February 16, 2011Where: At the "SI Swimsuit on Location Party," at LAX Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: David Becker/ZUMA Press...February 16, 2011Where: At the "SI Swimsuit on Location Party," at LAX Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: David Becker/ZUMA Press/Corbis
February 15, 2011Where: With Genevieve Morton at the the SI Swimsuit launch party in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
February 14, 2011Where: At the Late Show with David Letterman.
Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage
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