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Kate Upton three-peats as SI's swimsuit queen

on February 14, 2017

This is Upton's third time on the cover. She made her SI debut in the 2011 issue and then graced the cover in 2012 and 2013. The magazine has made headlines in recent days for several celebrity spreads inside the magazine, including Christie Brinkley, 63, who posed for the issue alongside her daughters. Upton, who has been labeled "curvy" by industry standards, told CNN in September that she doesn't agree with labels because beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Upton is so nice she's made the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover thrice.

Upton has become only the fourth woman to grace the cover three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.

  • Kate Upton on the cover of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Photo: Sports Illustrated
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Kate Upton on the cover of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Kate Upton on the cover of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

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Kate Upton on the cover of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Kate Upton on the cover of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Photo: Sports Illustrated
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Upton on the 2013 cover.

Upton on the 2013 cover.

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover model Kate Upton celebrates her cover at the magazine's launch party in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover model Kate Upton celebrates her cover at the magazine's launch party in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.
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Kate Upton, the 22-year-old model who occasionally acts here and there, can add another title to her resume: People Magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive.

Take a look at some of her hottest looks through the years.
Kate Upton, the 22-year-old model who occasionally acts here and there, can add another title to her resume: People Magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive.

Take a look at some of her hottest looks through the years.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images
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When going to the London premiere of your movie, make sure you rock this simple and elegant number like Kate Upton did.
When going to the London premiere of your movie, make sure you rock this simple and elegant number like Kate Upton did.
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Leave it to Kate Upton to make a modest-cut dress sexy.
Leave it to Kate Upton to make a modest-cut dress sexy.
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Though she obviously borrowed this dress from Barney's closet, she's making it work.
Though she obviously borrowed this dress from Barney's closet, she's making it work.
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Here's a closeup of the modest dress.
Here's a closeup of the modest dress.
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Kate Upton rocks the one-shoulder style.
Kate Upton rocks the one-shoulder style.
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Kate Upton takes the jeans and a button-down shirt look to a whole level.
Kate Upton takes the jeans and a button-down shirt look to a whole level.
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Kate Upton sports some skimpy swimwear on the cover of the 2013 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit edition.

Kate Upton sports some skimpy swimwear on the cover of the 2013 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit edition.
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Kate Upton looks red-hot in this outfit.
Kate Upton looks red-hot in this outfit.
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Kate Upton, looking polished in a modern-cut top.
Kate Upton, looking polished in a modern-cut top.
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Sometimes, you can be too sexy to bother brushing your hair. And that's okay.
Sometimes, you can be too sexy to bother brushing your hair. And that's okay.
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Kate Upton goes simple with one accessory.
Kate Upton goes simple with one accessory.
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Kate Upton getting dolled up.
Kate Upton getting dolled up.
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How Kate Upton makes a grandma blazer sexy is beyond us. 
How Kate Upton makes a grandma blazer sexy is beyond us. 
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All eyes are on Kate Upton after her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover photo.

All eyes are on Kate Upton after her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover photo.
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As far as the hat goes, we could take it or leave it.
As far as the hat goes, we could take it or leave it.
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Kate Upton looks like gold in this silver frock.
Kate Upton looks like gold in this silver frock.
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A perfect pout on Kate Upton.
A perfect pout on Kate Upton.
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Model Kate Upton flaunts the black-and-white look.
Model Kate Upton flaunts the black-and-white look.
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Kate Upton goes for an updo.
Kate Upton goes for an updo.
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A simple red dress can go a long way.
A simple red dress can go a long way.
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Who knew skeletons could be sexy?
Who knew skeletons could be sexy?
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Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.

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Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.

The issue hit newsstands on Wednesday.

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http://www.si.com/swimsuit

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