20-year-old model Kate Upton graces the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for a second year in a row. Upton is shown posing for the 50th anniversary issue in a white fur-lined parka and white bikini bottoms on a boat in Antarctica.
According to Forbes.com, Upton will become the ninth model to grace the cover of SI Swimsuit Edition cover twice. Former model Tyra Banks appeared on the cover in 1996 and then again in 1997. Kathy Ireland appeared in the swimsuit issue for 13 straight years and also had a best-selling issue with her 1989 cover, according to Forbes.com. Model and television host Elle Macpherson has been on the cover the most times with five appearances.
Fox News stated that "By clinching the 2013 honor - and the 50th anniversary issue - Upton solidifies her status as one of the world's top models".
The news of Upton's second consecutive year on the cover of Sports Illustrated was suppose to be announced on CBS's Late Show With David Letterman on Monday. Upton and nine other swimsuit models are to appear on the show to promote the issue.