Happy Fourth of July weekend! I hear USA-themed bikinis are flying off the shelves this weekend, which is no big surprise.
In honor of the holiday, here are a few of our favorite models from Michigan. One of my parents’ friends actually claims that he dated Christie Brinkley back in the day. He’s around her age and good looking, so I tend to believe him, but that still sounds pretty far-fetched! I guess my next question would be, why did you guys break up? I mean, he has to be kicking himself for missing out on being with Christie Brinkley!
Another Michigan favorite is Kate Upton. Next to Brinkley, she has to be the most famous model out of Michigan. Read on for a handful of others, including photos from their social media accounts. What can I say, Michigan has beautiful ladies! Okay, I might be a bit biased, since I’m from Michigan!
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“Marriage Story” Red Carpet Arrivals – The 76th Venice Film Festival
ShareVENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Kate Upton walks the red carpet ahead of the "Marriage Story" screening during during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 29, 2019 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Model-actress Kate Upton attends the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Global Goal: Unite For Our Future – Summit & Concert
ShareUNSPECIFIED - JUNE 27: In this screengrab, Justin Verlander and Kate Upton speak during the Global Goal: Unite For Our Future - Summit & Concert on June 27, 2020 in UNSPECIFIED, United States. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
“Marriage Story” Red Carpet Arrivals – The 76th Venice Film Festival
ShareVENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Kate Upton walks the red carpet ahead of the "Marriage Story" screening during during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 29, 2019 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
SI Swimsuit On Location Hosted By HAZE Nightclub At ARIA Resort & Casino
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 15: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kate Upton and SI swimsuit model Irina Shay attend SI Swimsuit On Location hosted by Haze Nightclub at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on February 15, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
2012 SI Swimsuit Models New York To Las Vegas Flight
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kate Upton on board the 2012 SI Swimsuit Models New York To Las Vegas Flight on February 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
10th Annual Style Awards – Show – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2014
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Model Christie Brinkley presents award for Model of the Year to Kate Upton onstage at the 10th annual Style Awards during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Lincoln Center on September 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
Kate Upton And Justin Verlander Visit Disney World
ShareLAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 03: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, actress and model Kate Upton and Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander are all smiles during a safari adventure on Wild Africa Trek February 3, 2015 at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The couple visited Walt Disney World Resort on vacation before Verlander reports for spring training later this month. (Photo by Chloe Rice/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
Stella McCartney Autumn 2016 Presentation – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Model Kate Upton arrives at Stella McCartney Autumn 2016 Presentation at Amoeba Music on January 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
2016 Kentucky Oaks
ShareLOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 06: The 2016 Oaks First Lady Kate Upton attends the 2016 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
Premiere Of DIRECTV And Vertical Entertainment’s “The Layover” – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 23: Kate Upton arrives to the Premiere Of DIRECTV And Vertical Entertainment's "The Layover" at the ArcLight Hollywood on August 23, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Michael Kors And Google Celebrate New MICHAEL KORS ACCESS Smartwatches
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Kate Upton and Michael Kors attend Michael Kors and Google Celebrate new MICHAEL KORS ACCESS Smartwatches at ArtBeam on September 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Michael Kors)
Jonathan Simkhai – Front Row – February 2018 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Kate Upton, Jourdan Dunn, Maya Jama and Victoria Justice attends the Jonathan Simkhai fashion show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)
2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at PARAISO During Miami Swim Week, W South Beach – Model Casting Call Day 2
ShareMIAMI, FL - JULY 14: Kate Bock, Kate Upton, Christie Brinkley and Hailey Clauson attend the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Casting Call at PARAISO during Miami Swim Week at The W Hotel South Beach on July 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
The Samsung Spring 2013 Launch – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 20: Model Kate Upton attends The Samsung Spring 2013 Launch at Museum Of American Finance on March 20, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Kate Upton And Justin Verlander Host Grand Slam Adoption Event Presented by Link AKC
ShareLAKELAND, FL - MARCH 18: Kate Upton, Justin Verlander and Wins for Warriors Foundation Host Grand Slam Adoption Event Presented by Link AKC on March 18, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida to benefit SPCA Florida and K9s For Warriors. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Wins For Warriors Foundation)
World Series – Houston Astros v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Seven
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros takes a picture with fiancee Kate Upton after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
World Series – Houston Astros v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Seven
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates with fiancee Kate Upton after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Kate Upton And Justin Verlander Host Grand Slam Adoption Event Presented by Link AKC
ShareLAKELAND, FL - MARCH 18: Kate Upton, Justin Verlander and Wins for Warriors Foundation Host Grand Slam Adoption Event Presented by Link AKC on March 18, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida to benefit SPCA Florida and K9s For Warriors. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Wins For Warriors Foundation)
League Championship Series – New York Yankees v Houston Astros – Game Seven
ShareHOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates with model Kate Upton and the MVP trophy after defeating the New York Yankees by a score of 4-0 to win Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honoring Robert Irwin And Kathryn Bigelow Presented By Gucci – Red Carpet
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Model/actress Kate Upton (L) and MLB player Justin Verlander attend the 2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala honoring Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow presented by Gucci at LACMA on October 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for LACMA)
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10th Annual Style Awards – Arrivals – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Model Kate Upton attends the 10th annual Style Awards during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Lincoln Center on September 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
Daytona 500 Speed Week – Day 9
ShareDAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Model Kate Upton addresses the media during a news conference prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR)