The blond bombshell, who burst onto the scene in a number of ad campaigns and magazine covers this past spring - not to mention several memorably provocative videos - knows it.
"It's like any job," she tells the July issue of GQ. "You find your strengths and play them up."
For the 20-year-old model, her dangerous curves and flirty personality have helped to both launch her into the spotlight and land her in hot water over her oft-racy exploits.
"It's like any job," she tells the July issue of GQ. "You find your strengths and play them up."
For the 20-year-old model, her dangerous curves and flirty personality have helped to both launch her into the spotlight and land her in hot water over her oft-racy exploits.
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| Kate Upton in GQ magazine |
A 20-second clip of her doing the "Cat Daddy" in the now-infamous teeny Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue bikini became a viral sensation online, but was temporarily yanked for violating "community guidelines."
Angry fans protested, and YouTube eventually put the clip back up.
For her last movie role, a cameo in the Farrelly brothers' "The Three Stooges," Upton was slammed by the Catholic church for donning a barely there "nun-kini."
"I can see why the Catholic Church would be upset with me," she admits. "But it was just for fun, and I try not to take it more seriously than that."
The buxom blonde, who grew up riding horses in Florida, isn't shy about knowing her appeal.
"I grew up in Florida riding horses, so for the majority of my life I was either in boots and jeans or a bathing suit," she says. "I understand why my male followers like me."
Male followers that include, but are not limited to, several NFL players.
The model has been linked to New York Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, though she has never either confirmed nor denied the rumors.
All she'll say is a simple "I'm going to be less emotionally involved this year."
Upton's sexy curves have also proved to be a little problematic during a photo shoot for the magazine.
"For the GQ photo shoot, we were on the ride where the seat spins while the actual ride is spinning, and I'm wearing a one-piece," she describes the incident.
"And all of a sudden the whole entire top falls off! I'm holding myself, laughing, turning bright red, but a lot of people are watching, so they kicked us out of the Santa Monica Pier - it was so embarrassing."
Adds the model, who looked back on the accident with a laugh, "You wouldn't think that would happen with a one-piece!"
Angry fans protested, and YouTube eventually put the clip back up.
For her last movie role, a cameo in the Farrelly brothers' "The Three Stooges," Upton was slammed by the Catholic church for donning a barely there "nun-kini."
"I can see why the Catholic Church would be upset with me," she admits. "But it was just for fun, and I try not to take it more seriously than that."
The buxom blonde, who grew up riding horses in Florida, isn't shy about knowing her appeal.
"I grew up in Florida riding horses, so for the majority of my life I was either in boots and jeans or a bathing suit," she says. "I understand why my male followers like me."
Male followers that include, but are not limited to, several NFL players.
The model has been linked to New York Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, though she has never either confirmed nor denied the rumors.
All she'll say is a simple "I'm going to be less emotionally involved this year."
Upton's sexy curves have also proved to be a little problematic during a photo shoot for the magazine.
"For the GQ photo shoot, we were on the ride where the seat spins while the actual ride is spinning, and I'm wearing a one-piece," she describes the incident.
"And all of a sudden the whole entire top falls off! I'm holding myself, laughing, turning bright red, but a lot of people are watching, so they kicked us out of the Santa Monica Pier - it was so embarrassing."
Adds the model, who looked back on the accident with a laugh, "You wouldn't think that would happen with a one-piece!"