in 2013 a flurry of rumors circulated suggesting that model Kate Upton and music mogul Shawn Diddy Combs were romantically involved the speculation began after reports claimed the two were seen together at Miami Beach's Club live and later dining at the bowy hotel however both Upton and Diddy quickly set the record straight Diddy took to Twitter to clarify the situation stating unequivocally that he did not know Upton personally and was not dating her Upton echoed these sentiments expressing her disapproval of the false claims in a tweet at the time Upton was briefly linked to Dancing with the Stars pro Maxim scharovsky they were seen together in New York City and celebrated Upton's birthday with a private dinner however by the end of 2013 their relationship had also ended despite the rumors Upton and Houston ast's pitcher Justin Verlander who had initially parted ways rekindled their Romance the couple made their relationship official once again and Verlander proposed to Upton in 2016 they married in a picturesque ceremony in Tuscany Italy just days after Verlander's World Series win Upton looked stunning in a custom Valentino gown for their wedding and a beaded Christy willing Studio dress for the reception today Upton and Verlander continue to support each other's careers enjoying a fulfilling family life with their daughter Genevie their love story marked by resilience and commitment remains a testament to their enduring Bond