She may be a swimwear model, but Kate Upton can definitely rock high fashion too. After appearing on the Vogue cover last year, Upton is now on the cover of ELLE USA’s September issue.
In the interview, the model admits that she’s not just a pretty face, despite what many may think... “People deal with models like they are children,” she says. “They think they can pull one over on you. It’s actually funny. I’m always like, ‘I’m about to pull something on you, and you’re so focused on thinking I’m dumb you’re not even going to know.’”
Being a well-known swimwear model may seem glamorous, but it’s not without its downsides – especially when it comes to meeting men. “After my first Sports Illustrated cover, I felt terrible about myself for a solid month,” she reveals. “Every single guy I met was either married or about to be married, and I felt like I was their bachelor present or something. I’m not a toy, I’m a human. I’m not here to be used. I am a grown woman, and you need to figure your shit out.”
She’s too busy working at the moment to be worried about finding the right guy anyway. “I really have never had a serious relationship in the industry. I’m just having fun. Obviously I have a very busy schedule at this time in my life, and I don’t put relationships as a priority.”
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Posted by Amy Power.