Kate Upton, the famed actress and supermodel, has officially joined the club of having two kids. She and her husband, pitcher Justino Verlander, welcomed their second child, a son named Bellamy Brooks Verlander, on June 19. ABC News received joyous confirmation of the news from a representative for Upton. This announcement represents a major step forward in the couple’s family path.
Together, Upton and Verlander have taken to their new roles as parents with excitement. Verlander is currently a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. The couple first revealed their expectation of a second child in a July 2018 Instagram post, showcasing their excitement for expanding their family. Upton has often spoken about her love for being a mom. In a moving Mother’s Day Instagram tribute in 2021, she called it “the best thing I’ve ever done.”
Bellamy Brooks Verlander’s recent arrival broadens the growing family, which now includes their firstborn, son James Verlander. Upton has kept the name of her firstborn under wraps. Still, her warmth and devotion to her children is evident in all of her comments to the media and on Twitter and Instagram.
Beyond Upton and Verlander’s duties as new parents, Upton and Verlander are still heavily involved with their professional endeavors. The couple attended the 37th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards on November 29, 2023, at Cipriani South Street in New York City. Their visibility at these types of events serves as a backdrop to their own tightrope walk between personal obligations and professional success.
As they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood, Upton and Verlander exemplify the dedication that comes with raising children while pursuing successful careers. The arrival of Bellamy Brooks Verlander adds new color to their family. It signals a new chapter in their lives, brimming with love and devotion.