DeepSummary
In this episode, supermodel Kate Upton joins hosts Molly Sims and Emisha Gormley to discuss her journey in the modeling industry, navigating public criticism about her body, and how modeling has shaped her approach to motherhood. Upton shares her experience of being body-shamed early in her career and how it led her to find confidence in herself and embrace her voice.
Upton reflects on the transformative nature of modeling, starting at age 15, and how it forced her to confront criticism and define her values and boundaries. She also discusses the challenges of being married to a professional athlete and the importance of teaching her daughter self-love and respecting her instincts.
The conversation also covers Upton's beauty and wellness routines, her love for horseback riding, her entrepreneurial venture with Vosa Spirits, and her excitement about appearing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 60th Anniversary Issue alongside Molly Sims.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Kate Upton faced significant body shaming and public criticism early in her modeling career, which initially caused her to isolate herself but ultimately led to personal growth and self-discovery.
- Modeling from a young age forced Upton to confront criticism, define her values, set boundaries, and find confidence in her body and voice.
- Upton aims to instill confidence, self-love, and respect for one's instincts in her daughter, drawing from her own experiences in the industry.
- Wellness practices like infrared saunas, dry brushing, and consistent exercise routines are integral to Upton's self-care and preparation for modeling shoots.
- Upton embraces her role in the body positivity movement and believes conversations about diverse body types need to continue.
- Despite the challenges, Upton still finds joy and creativity in modeling, particularly in projects that allow her to collaborate and create characters.
- Balancing her modeling career with motherhood and being married to a professional athlete presents unique challenges for Upton.
- Upton is excited to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 60th Anniversary Issue alongside Molly Sims, reflecting on the positive impact the magazine has had on her career.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “It's so interesting because it felt back then, it felt really, I really self isolated and tried to figure out, like.“ by Kate Upton
- “I wouldn't have really dug in. I wouldn't have learned these things about me without this criticism.“ by Kate Upton
- “I think it's really important that my daughter knows that her voice is important and what she says and her boundaries she sets matters.“ by Kate Upton
- “I love infrared sauna, and I love to dry brush. I've heard that it's irritated some people's skin is not mine, so I'm very happy by that.“ by Kate Upton
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Episode Information
Lipstick on the Rim
Dear Media, Molly Sims
5/14/24
Today's guest is kind of a big deal. You may know her as the trailblazer who made history by gracing the covers of Sports Illustrated Swim three times or as Maxim Magazine's crowned Hottest Woman of the Year. She’s a supermodel, actress, entrepreneur, mom, and a true icon — Kate Upton! Since her early modeling days, Kate has become a co-owner of the canned cocktail brand Vosa Spirits, all while being an amazing mom. Joining us on Lipstick on the Rim today, Kate reflects reflects on her journey in the modeling industry, the impact it has had on motherhood, and how the harsh criticism she endured about her body propelled her into a leadership role within the body positivity movement. We also celebrate the launch of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 60th Anniversary Legends Issue, which features both Kate and Molly! And, of course, we delve into Kate's beauty, wellness, and fitness routines that she swears by as a model.
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