Kate Upton and Justin Verlander Welcome Son Bellamy Brooks
Just as you were perfecting your avocado toast, Kate Upton added baby number two to her lineup. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum and MLB ace Justin Verlander quietly expanded their squad with the arrival of son Bellamy Brooks Verlander on June 19, a People spokesperson confirmed.
The couple, who said “I do” in November 2017, is already co-captain to six-year-old daughter Genevieve. Word of their growing family arrived via a June 20 X post from the San Francisco Giants, revealing that Verlander had been removed from the active roster and placed on baseball’s official Paternity List—proof that even pro athletes need some diaper duty.
Neither star has posted a nursery selfie or shared hospital snaps—true to their low-key approach—but Upton let slip a few mom moments during recent press. She confessed to E! News in May that Genevieve recently assumed Mom was a tennis pro: “She told me she thought I was a tennis player,” Upton laughed. “She knows Justin plays baseball, so apparently any athletic thing is a job in her book.”
Beyond the giggles, Kate has been using motherhood to shape her message. At the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch last May, she told Extra that being a mom—especially to a daughter—has her focusing on empowering young women. “That’s why it’s so exciting to work with SI, a brand pushing acceptance and celebrating differences,” she said. Her mantra? Every woman’s unique traits and voice deserve the spotlight.
Upton’s passion for positivity isn’t just talk. She’s woven that ethos into her shoots and public platform, reminding fans that self-love and authenticity can coexist with glam. She’s proof you can wear a swimsuit, tote a baby, and still drop life lessons along the way.
And yes, that includes dance breaks. In a July chat with People, Kate revealed that Genevieve’s love for spontaneous dance parties comes straight from Mom. “She’s all about being in the moment and having fun,” Upton noted, “which she definitely picked up from me.”
Celebrity baby fever is real this summer. The Teen Mom star welcomed twin girls with fiancé Khesanio Hall on June 2. American Idol alum announced first daughter Beni in a sweet Instagram reveal. Vanderpump Rules’ breakout couple shared their joy over baby Kaia Lily in June. Aquaman’s Amber Heard gave fans twins Agnes and Ocean on Mother’s Day 2025. Jimmy Kimmel broke the news of granddaughter Patti Joan live on his show. The Hills’ Jason and Ashley Wahler added son August. Ultimatum’s Colby and Madlyn Ballatori welcomed Royce Canon. Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko introduced their baby girl in April. 90 Day Fiancé star Jasmine Pineda quietly had daughter Matty. Love Is Blind’s Amber Pike and Matt Barnett made headlines with their firstborn daughter. Finally, SNL star Cecily Strong celebrated her “squirmy” baby girl in early April.
That’s the rundown. Okay cool, so like, yeah, that happened.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News, Extra, San Francisco Giants X post
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