Kate Upton Felt "Terrible" After First SI Cover By Author Free Britney Published: Aug 08, 2013 at 3:27 PM • Updated: May 09, 2022 at 9:54 PM • Category Kate Upton Reading Time: < 1 minute Kate Upton may have become a star because of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover, but says the initial overall reaction made her feel terrible.