Kate Upton and her husband, Justin Verlander, have welcomed their second baby.
The model gave birth to a baby boy, named Bellamy Brooks Verlander on Thursday, June 19, a rep confirmed to Us Weekly. (TMZ was first to report the news.)
Upton and Verlander have been together since 2014. The couple got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot in November 2017. One year later, they welcomed their daughter, Genevieve.
Four months into parenthood, Verlander gushed over Upton’s ability to embrace her new role.
“She’s been the most amazing woman and mom,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2019. “I knew that she would set a great example for our daughter, no matter what. It’s the person that she is, it’s the person who I married. I’ve always appreciated her for her strength.”
He continued: “But just seeing her interact, all the nurturing and everything that goes on with being a mother, it’s been tremendous to watch. I know it’s not easy for her either, but it’s quite a connection that they have, and it’s really special for me to be able to witness that and be a part of it.”
While the new parents adored their daughter, Upton confessed to Extra in January 2019 that she could not “even think about having more kids” at the moment, adding, “I’m like, ‘I’m just sleeping through the night now,’ so it’s still fresh in my mind.”
Five years later, Upton opened up about the pressure she felt to expand her family.
“It starts when you’re dating. ‘When’s the ring coming? When are you guys getting engaged?’,” she told People in July 2024. “And then you get engaged. ‘When’s the wedding? When’s the first child?’”
Of her mindset, she reasoned, “You’re like, ‘Can I just be in the moment?’”
In November 2024, Upton sparked concern when she asked for legal advice concerning a “drunk and high” dad. The following month, she assured fans that she was referring to her niece’s father, not Verlander.
“Hi everyone, I posted a scary emergency situation on my Story and I know many of you have been concerned,” she shared in a December 2024 Instagram Story post. “But a few people mistakenly thought the situation involved my husband.”
“To clarify: we do not have a 10-year-old. Our daughter is 6, and Justin would never put her in such a terrifying or life-threatening situation,” she continued. “He is a wonderful father whose unwavering priority is ensuring our daughter is safe, loved and protected every single day.”
