The model clarifies that an alarming post she shared about a child in danger was not about her husband Justin Verlander, bringing to light the importance of family and safety.
- December 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kate Upton recently took to social media to address and correct a misunderstanding arising from a "scary" emergency post she shared a few weeks ago. The situation, which initially alarmed many followers, was misconstrued by some who believed it involved her husband, baseball star Justin Verlander. In a heartfelt clarification posted to her Instagram Stories on Monday, December 9, the model reassured her followers that the troubling scenario she described was not about Verlander or their six-year-old daughter, Genevieve.
"I posted a scary emergency situation on my Story and I know many of you have been concerned. But a few people mistakenly thought the situation involved my husband," Upton explained. She continued to emphasize that their daughter is only six years old, not ten, as was suggested by the initial post.
The original post recounted a distressing incident involving a father who is "drunk and high on pills" and allegedly putting his daughter in danger. Upton had described a scenario in which the father, recently out of rehab, threatened to shoot a taxi driver if he did not drop them off on a highway at midnight. The post included a commentary box for followers to provide their thoughts on whether the described situation represented an emergency or a crime.
Upton clarified that her alarming message was actually about her sister's daughter, not her own. "To clarify: we do not have a 10-year-old. Our daughter is 6, and Justin would never put her in such a terrifying or life-threatening situation," she reiterated. The supermodel went on to praise her husband's unwavering dedication to their daughter's safety and wellbeing, describing him as "a wonderful father whose unwavering priority is ensuring our daughter is safe, loved, and protected every single day."
Upton further disclosed the challenges her family faces in navigating the legal complexities to ensure her niece's safety, revealing her frustration with a system that seems to prioritize a father's privacy over the wellbeing of a child. "The legal system can be so complex and in my opinion has raised alarming questions about whether the priority is protecting a father's privacy and privilege over the wellbeing of innocent children," she wrote.
Wrapping up her post, Upton thanked her followers for their understanding and support, urging them to keep her niece in their thoughts as they continue to seek protection for her amidst these challenging circumstances.
