Kate Upton Welcomes Second Child With Husband Justin Verlander
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Kate Upton and Justin Verlander welcomed second child, Bellamy Brooks Verlander on June 19.
Congratulations are in order for model Kate Upton and MLB pitcher Justin Verlander as the couple welcomed their second child on Thursday, June 19. The couple, who met in 2012, tied the knot in 2017. They were previously blessed with a daughter, Genevieve, in 2018.
As per TMZ reports, a representative of the model confirmed the news to the publication that Upton gave birth to their first boy and named him Bellamy Brooks Verlander. Verlander was just placed on paternity leave by the San Francisco Giants on Friday, June 20, following the birth of his second child.
Earlier speculation surrounding Upton's pregnancy circulated as the model was spotted in Miami with a black sweater tucked into a baggy pair of pants. However, the couple did not release any official statement until now. While the duo prefers to keep their personal life out of the spotlight, Upton previously shared glimpses of her life as a mother.
Talking about her experience of motherhood, Upton told Extra TV, 'Being a mother, especially to a daughter, motivates you in so many ways to really be aware of the messaging that is put out there for young women." During another interview with PEOPLE, the model was seen talking about her 6-year-old daughter and stated, 'She loves to dance and have a good time, and she loves to be in the present."
The family was also spotted at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet together, wearing matching outfits that were different shades of yellow. Verlander was seen opening up about his experience of attending his fifth All-Star Game along with his family. In a conversation with the Houston Chronicle, the athlete stated, 'I think this time, it's something I want to experience with my family and especially with my daughter."
Earlier in a conversation with PEOPLE, Verlander shared how fatherhood impacted his career. 'I would like to be able to play long enough that my daughter can see me and remember me playing baseball when she grows older," Verlander stated, explaining that it is something that keeps pushing him to stay in shape and lead a healthy life.
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