Posted on 02/07/2017 2:16:23 PM PST by drewh
Sports Illustrated is releasing its Swimsuit issue next Monday, and sources tell us that it’s likely they will have three covers starring tennis champ Serena Williams, 63-year-old model Christie Brinkley, and possibly Kate Upton.
Last year, the magazine also used three covers, which featured extra curvy model Ashley Graham, Hailey Clauson and mixed martial arts champ Ronda Rousey in body paint.
Sources tell us that an appearance by Upton — whose Rookie of the Year pictures in the mag in 2011 helped make her a star — is still up in the air because of her diva demands.
“There was drama,” says the source. “Kate demanded that if she did the shoot, that she absolutely must get the cover. She also had a list of photographers and hair and makeup people she would only work with.”
Upton appeared on the magazine’s cover twice, in 2012 and 2013, when she was photographed in Antarctica.
The source continued of this time around, “She was being a big diva. She’s thinks she’s better than everyone now because she’s an actress.”
In 2015, Upton — who is engaged to MLB player Justin Verlander — was the subject of a New York Post article discussing whether her “ego is ‘ruining her career.’ One modeling industry vet said that her “demands became ridiculous.”
This year, Sports Illustrated has already released glam shots of Chrissy Teigen, Nina Agdal and Lais Ribeiro, which means they are unlikely to be on the cover.
Other sources said Brinkley also shot pics with her two daughters, Alexa Ray, 31, and Sailor, 18.
A spokesperson huffed about the speculation, “It’s that time of year again. Who is in, who’s on the cover, what will they do next? Everyone has a guess, and that’s all this is.”
Upton’s rep could not be reached.
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You see this? I just pulled a Trump and played 4D chess. I argue the point and someone comes and posts pictures of what I wanted to see! :-)
Looks pretty obvious to me, but these guys just don’t want to believe it. Sorta like a fantasy I guess.
I think I know what they are thinking. The really obvious silicone “balloons” are not going to be used by a classy supermodel.
Lol! I’ve been Trumped!
I enjoyed researching this.
Introducing Kate Upton doing the Cat Daddy dance.
https://vimeo.com/41393068
They probably wouldn’t push her away should they be single and a date with her was getting hot and heavy... ;)
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