Model Kate Upton graces the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue that hits newsstands on February 14. The 19-year-old beauty wears a very small red and brown string bikini on this year's cover that was unveiled on the “Late Show with David Letterman” on CBS Monday night.
The recent buzz about Upton's cover appearance makes this not a big surprise for many who have been waiting for the official announcement. Clearly, the choice is a good one with lots of attention now focused on photos of the 5 foot 10 Michigan born model. (continue below)
“That was one of the first photos from the first shoot ... It was my favorite swimsuit. ... I felt sexy in it but confident.” - Washington Post
Kate Upton replace last year's cover model, Irina Shayk. The double issue of the 2012 SI swimsuit issue is now on sale at newsstands, tablet, mobile and on SI.com/Swimsuit.
Watch Kate Upton in her SI Swimsuit edition cover shoot video here.
