Kate Upton Clarifies Instagram Post: Incident Involved Niece, Not Husband Justin Verlander

Kate Upton has addressed concerns sparked by a recent Instagram post describing a troubling scenario involving a young girl and her intoxicated father. The model clarified that the situation had nothing to do with her husband, MLB star Justin Verlander.

In the post, Upton described a scene where a father, intoxicated and armed, allegedly threatened a taxi driver to drop him and his 10-year-old daughter on a highway at midnight. While initially vague, she later explained the incident involved her niece, not her immediate family.

“I shared a scary emergency situation, and I know many of you have been concerned,” Upton stated. “Some mistakenly thought it involved my husband, but that’s not the case.” She emphasized Verlander is a devoted father who ensures the safety of their six-year-old daughter.

Upton expressed admiration for her niece’s courage, revealing her family is working tirelessly to protect her. “My niece inspires me daily with her bravery after facing a situation no child should endure,” she said, urging people to advocate for children’s safety.

While Verlander did not comment directly, he supported his wife by sharing her statement on his social media.